The next meeting is on Thursday 22 January 2009 at 6:30 PM at Voluntary Action, Barrhead (next to Snooks and Lidl).  The meeting is free and open to all.

Michael Roy, Director of Critical Mass Consulting Ltd, will facilitate a small workshop on the draft Barrhead Town Centre Urban Design Framework, which is currently out for consultation.  Just as our town was shaped in a large part by its industrial heritage, the current generation of Barrhead businesses have a considerable stake in the Better Barrhead development. Although he’ll present his own ideas and observations on the latest draft of the designs that the consultants and the council have put forward, he hopes to encourage a lively and informed debate in what is an unprecedented opportunity for businesses to contribute to shaping the future of our town. Views and comments expressed will be consolidated for presenting to the Council.

Welcome to the web site of the Barrhead and District Business Forum. The Forum is an alliance of business owners in and around Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, Scotland.

The Forum was established in 2005 by the late Eric Hickey and a group of local business owners. Membership has grown from a handful of local traders to a current membership of over 100 businesses in Barrhead, Neilston, Uplawmoor, and outlying districts of Barrhead. Membership is open to businesses of all sizes and locations which have an active interest in furthering business and commerce in Barrhead, and is an excellent value for money beginning from just £20 per year.

The Forum holds monthly membership meetings which typically include news and gossip on local businesses, the latest updates on regeneration and planning applications, and discussions on relevant business issues, as well as presentations from speakers and networking opportunities. 

The Forum is governed by a management team which works to a written constitution.

The Forum liases with East Renfrewshire Council in the areas of planning, economic development and the regeneration of Barrhead. The Forum also liaises with East Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce and the Barrhead Community Council.

Please browse our web site for the latest news and updates, and do get in touch with a member of the management team to discuss how Forum membership can benefit your business.