CROSS-PARTY GROUP ON SMALL SHOPS 2024 ANNUAL REPORT
1. GROUP MEMBERSHIP AND OFFICE HOLDERS
Chair: Russell George MS
Members:
Russell George MS, Sioned Williams MS, Janet Finch-Saunders MS, Mark Isherwood MS, Tom Giffard MS, Llyr Gruffydd MS, Samuel Kurtz MS, James Evan MS, Hefin David MS.
2. PREVIOUS GROUP MEETINGS SINCE LAST AGM
Meeting 1 (Virtual): Retail Crime in Wales
Date: Wednesday 21st February 2024, 12:30 – 13:30
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Name |
Organisation |
Minutes |
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Edward Woodall |
ACS |
EW |
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Daniel Askew |
ACS |
DA |
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Willem Van De Ven |
ACS |
WV |
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Vikki Howells |
MS for Cynon Valley |
VH |
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Robin Lewis |
MS Support Staff for Vikki Howells |
RL |
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Vince Malone |
Tenby Stores Retailer |
VM |
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Ioan Bellin |
MS Support Staff for Delyth Jewell |
IB |
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Jenny Rathbone |
MS for Cardiff Central |
JR |
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Gwen Patterson |
NFRN |
GP |
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Dennis Clarke |
Councillor for Centre of Barry |
DC |
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Sam Whiteside |
N/A |
SW |
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Nicky Ryan |
MS Support Staff for |
NR |
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Peter Robinson |
Robinson Retail |
PR |
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Sue Jude |
NFSP |
SJ |
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Tom Perry |
MS Support Staff for Tom Giffard |
PR |
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Kiera Marshall |
MS Support Staff |
KM |
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Laura McCormack |
Booksellers Association |
LM |
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John Parkinson |
N/A |
JP |
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South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner |
AM |
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Russell George |
MS for Montgomeryshire |
RG |
Summary of issues discussed:
Ed Woodall, ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) Government Relations Director, provided an overview of new findings on Retail Crime & the launch of Stop Shop Theft Campaign
Vince Malone, Tenby Stores Retailers, described his experience of retail crime and recommendations that should be undertaken to address the issue.
Alun Michael, South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, outlined what work is being done to tackle retail crime on a local level and outlined future plans for addressing the issue.
Meeting 2 (Virtual): Access to Cash in Wales
Date: Wednesday 6th November, 12:30 – 13:30
Attendees:
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Name |
Organisation |
Minutes |
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Edward Woodall |
ACS |
EW |
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Daniel Askew |
ACS |
DA |
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Jordan Newfield |
ACS |
JN |
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Anna Moreno |
ACS |
AM |
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David Hefin |
MS for Caerphilly |
DH |
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Sarah McKenzie |
FCA |
SM |
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Russell George |
MS for Montgomeryshire |
RG |
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Tom Giffard |
MS for South Wales West |
TG |
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Gwen Patterson |
The Fed |
GW |
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Andrew Jenkins |
Support Staff for |
AJ |
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Jenny Bates |
FCA |
JB |
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John Halliday |
Bira |
JH |
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Kieron Haley |
FCA |
KH |
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Rosina Robson |
NHBF |
RR |
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Ruth Buckley-Salmon |
NFSP |
RBS |
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Ellis Smith |
MS Support Staff for Russell George MS |
ES |
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Vince Malone |
Tenby Stores |
VM |
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Mark Isherwood |
MS for North Wales |
MI |
Summary of issues discussed
Jordan Newfield, ACS Public Affairs Manager, presented an overview of why access to cash is important to local communities, the latest data on ATM provision in Wales and support businesses need.
Sarah McKenzie, Head of Department, Retail Banking Market Analysis and Policy, provided an overview of FCA’s role, how access to cash provision has changed over time and how the FCA is supporting local communities by protecting access to cash via their new cash rules.
Vince Malone, Tenby Stores, panellist, provided information on how banking hubs can be set up and applied for by businesses and some of their differences compared to traditional Post Offices.
3. PROFESSIONAL LOBBYISTS, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND CHARITIES WITH WHOM THE GROUP HAS MET DURING THE PRECEDING YEAR
Association of Convenience Stores
Federation House
17 Farnborough Street
Farnborough
GU14 8AG
4. ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT
11/11/2024
Cross Party Group on Small Shops
Chair: Russell George MS
Secretary: Daniel Askew, Association of Convenience Stores
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Group’s Expenses.
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None. |
£0.00 |
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Costs of all goods.
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No goods purchased. |
£0.00 |
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Benefits received by the group or individual Members from outside bodies.
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No benefits received. |
£0.00 |
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Any secretariat or other support.
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No financial support received. |
£0.00 |
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Services provided to the Group such as hospitality.
Virtual meetings hosted by Association of Convenience Stores’ Teams account.
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Cost |
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Total cost
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£0 |
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