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With, at one point, five sad looking, empty shops in the village, and then various closure rumours, it’s reminded us once again how vital a vibrant high street is for Chorleywood and wherever possible we should use it, or risk losing it.  Our motto that “Chorleywood is as good or as we make it…or as bad as we let it become,” applies to our high street as much as anything in the village.  So let’s engage with our shop keepers, old and new alike, and if there’s something we’d like stocked or think would work better, let’s suggest it? Let’s work with them to get the businesses that we want, that way we all win!

Latest Retail News

Higgins community support and 125th anniversary

Our wonderful local butcher, W.H. Higgins, is preparing to celebrate an incredible milestone in September – 125 years of serving Chorleywood.  As Chorleywood's oldest shop, Higgins has been part of local life for generations, and it is wonderful to see this landmark...

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Our High Street – “Use it or Lose it”

The last year has seen various changes in our high street. Higgins is under new management and as you’ll have seen has had a major revamp. Their range of pre-prepared meals has increased, including some very tasty stir fry options, and they also sell some lovely...

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Fuel Merchants back in Chorleywood?

Fuel Merchants back in Chorleywood?

Longstanding, eagle eyed residents may well have spotted the old F.W. & H. Miles Fuel Merchants sign behind the old Peppermill fascia, undoubtedly evoking a little nostalgia. It was a tiny office with some sacks of coal in the window, where you could go and order...

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