Tamworth & Lichfield
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Welcome Sadly this is the last hard copy issue of the Business Brief. Austerity measures at both Tamworth and Lichfield Council due to the economic climate coupled with the recently announced postage increases means it can no longer be sustained in this format. We will therefore be moving to an electronic version for the next edition which automatically reduces our distribution costs substantially. One of the issues we have been grappling with over the last few months besides cost is the number of businesses we can contact electronically. Currently the hard copy circulation is around 7500 but by moving to an electronic distribution method it will reduce by over 50% due to the lack of email addresses.
It is therefore important if we are to bridge that gap of some 3000 businesses that you notify Matt Fletcher, Senior Economic Development Officer of your email address either by telephone 01827 709 382 or email matthew-fletcher@tamworth.gov.uk if you wish to receive the next issue. I thank you for your support over the last 4 years and 14 editions, for your news, sponsorship and advertising. Without you the printed version of the Business Brief would not have been the success it is. We look forward to a new era of the Business Brief in its new electronic format - so don’t miss out on local business news and make sure we have your email address!!
Peter Farmer (Chair of the Business and Economic Partnership)
By Demand Pop-Up Show to Return in September 2012 “We picked up a number of valuable leads potentially worth over £40,000 from visitors and other exhibitors.” Chris Blunt - The Bus Stop Group (BrokenStones/Blossom Digital) The thriving local business community in Tamworth and Lichfield came together to promote local business at the Pop-Up Show on 17th April 2012 at Drayton Manor. The idea of a low-cost no-frills business exhibition was put forward to BEP Chair, Peter Farmer, by a Tamworth business. He explained “The suggestion was to put on a show that any business could afford to exhibit at and, because a great number of businesses already have their own pop-up stand, what they needed was a place to come together to do business. We were charged with providing the right environment and as the show was sold out, we believe we achieved that goal.”
In a survey of exhibitors after the event over 90% of them said they would exhibit at a future show. The next low-cost no-frills Pop-Up Show will take place in September 2012. To register your interest in a stand at £70 plus VAT please contact Matt Fletcher at Tamworth Borough Council email matthew-fletcher@tamworth.gov.uk or call 01827 709 382. See pages 6 and 7 to see who exhibited. "I took Design Pit Ltd along to its first day long exhibition and found it to be very successful as we have now secured four jobs as a direct result of the Show.” Gareth Robertson, Creative Director - Design Pit
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Business news in brief
Students flock to rural enterprise academy
Local business defies doubledip Tamworth business, Stratique Marketing, Design and PR has recently expanded and added three new members to their telemarketing team in order Stratique Team Weather Economic Storm to manage the exceptional increase in business they have already Centre’s work experience programme but, long before her 8 week placement had this year. The highly experienced was complete, the Stratique team is a resounding success and Management Team realised she was even more business is being far too talented to let go. Schemes generated for both Stratique and its and programmes, such as the clients by the enthusiastic apprenticeship scheme, are being telemarketers. created and implemented with the In addition, Stratique has also taken purpose of allowing and encouraging on a new marketing apprentice who companies to hire new employees; now has the opportunity to earn something which will benefit the entire money whilst also gaining economy and contribute to lowering qualifications. Kira Brittain initially unemployment rates. joined Stratique as part of the Job www.stratique.com
Insurance broker firmly rooted A Tamworth insurance company is doing its bit for the environment by planting trees to limit its impact on climate change. Prizm Solutions is planting 50 broadleaf indigenous trees this year to help offset the CO2 produced through running the business, to reduce its carbon emissions footprint. Prizm has been working with environmental company Alliance CO2 Ltd, which helps a company calculate its total emissions, and then Peter Robinson, plants trees to help absorb carbon dioxide as a way of MD, Prizm Solutions offsetting this. MD, Peter Robinson says, “At Prizm we work hard to look after our clients, so it’s only right we look after the environment too. Due to the nature of insurance, a lot of paperwork is generated in terms of policies and agreements. Whilst electronic communication is helping to reduce some of the paper used in the office, we’re a long way off being a paperless industry, which is why it’s important we take this step as the 50 trees planted will help offset our company’s CO2 emissions.” www.prizmsolutions.co.uk
New manager at village pub
Over 130 people flocked to the open day of Britain’s first dedicated land-based free school, The Rural Enterprise Academy, to find out more about this new and exciting educational offer. Tours of the College’s brand new £3Million Foster Learning Centre, Farm and Animal Zone enabled potential students to experience some of the facilities that would be available to them at The Rural Enterprise Academy. By 2016, it is anticipated the Academy will accommodate up to 300 students, providing a strong academic core of subjects such as English Language, Maths, Science, ICT and Business Enterprise as well as a strong focus on landbased, rural, environmental and sustainability themes. www.ruralenterpriseacademy.com
South Staffs College’s Jon Giles and Sarah Winson with The Gorman Family
Alistair Morris, Swan With Two Necks
An iconic pub has appointed a new manager as it gears up for a major expansion of its food and drink offering. The Swan with Two Necks in Longdon near Lichfield has appointed Alistair Morris as manager. He has extensive experience in the hotel, licensed and food trade and runs his own consultancy, working with privately-owned establishments as well as pub and hotel chains. Swan with Two Necks owner Neil Morten, who took over the pub last year, said “The Swan is a great local village pub which already has a reputation for good food and traditional beers. We have ambitious plans to build on that, extending and improving all of our facilities and making the Swan the place to visit from all over the region, while still providing a great local for our regulars and providing a focal point for the village.” Tel 01543 490 251
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Business news in brief First time exam success Kay Lewis, Practice Manager with Inspired Accountants in Lichfield is celebrating after qualifying with the Association of Taxation Technicians to become a qualified Taxation Technician. The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) sets the benchmark in technical education and qualification for taxation technicians. It is the leading professional body for qualified taxation technicians who specialise in complying with UK tax obligations, compliance services and related activities. Commenting on her qualification Kay said: “I’m happy that the hard work and nine months worth of study has culminated in Kay Lewis with Paul passing ATT first time. The course covered personal Bulzacchelli – MD, and business tax as well as practice administration Inspired Accountants and ethics. Achieving ATT is just the first step, as I will be undergoing continual professional development to ensure I am 100% up-to-date and able to offer the best possible advice to businesses and individuals.” www.inspiredaccountants.com
Boxing clever to help youngsters MFA Boxing Club is a business set up to help young lads like Luke Cookson from Tamworth. Luke has been in constant trouble with the Police since the age of 10. Left to Right: Simon Pearson, Dropping out of school and falling into a Courtney Griffiths, Luke life of crime. MFA directors pulled him out Cookson, David Maskell of a street fight and into the gym. He has an 18 month suspended sentence but has been out of trouble since MFA started working with him 12 months ago, and he is looking to turn professional in the near future. MFA also has 15 other lads in the same situation as Luke they are currently helping. “We need help to progress the club further with new equipment and would welcome the opportunity to discuss advertising and sponsorship with local businesses and as little as £30 would buy a new pair of gloves and go a long way to helping these youngsters.” Simon Pearson, Director, MFA Management Ltd www.mfa-management.co.uk
Business Bites Lichfield based Beautiful Gardens has installed state-of-the-art outdoor fitness equipment at Cannock Chase thanks to a £4,500 grant from Staffordshire County Council’s Community Wellbeing Fund. www.beautifulgardens.co.uk
In a national campaign run by The Best Of to find Britain’s most loved local businesses they discovered that Sarah Birch from Professional Approach in Lichfield is a national favourite. Sarah’s Professional Approach to business has won her the number one position in the telemarketing category. www.thebestof.co.uk/lichfield
Erasmus Darwin House and Museum is keen to keep history and heritage alive for the benefit of the community and has meeting rooms available in the house that was once the home of Charles Darwin’s grandfather. www.erasmusdarwin.org
According to Pickerings Solicitors in Tamworth anyone can set themselves up as a will-writer with just a couple of days training. The sad thing is many people pay up and think that they have a proper will, but the mistakes don’t usually come to light until it’s too late to do anything about it. www.pickerings-solicitors.com
New recruit comes home to roost
Stephanie Phillips, Adams Moore
A Tamworth accountancy and business adviser firm has strengthened its team with a new recruit having scooped a number of new accounts after the launch of their new service, Board Support. Stephanie Phillips from nearby Wilnecote, had been working in Leicestershire and is delighted to be joining the nine-strong team in her home town. She will be working alongside the accounts preparation team to ensure Adams Moore continues to provide a high level of service to clients. Stephanie brings with her almost ten years’ experience. www.adamsmoore.com
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The SmartWater StrategyTM SmartWater’s proven crime reduction programme incorporates state-of-theart forensic technology which is used tactically to strike fear into the hearts of criminals. The SmartWater StrategyTM combines a high level of deterrence with the ability to capture and convict. SmartWater has over 600 criminal convictions to its name whilst maintaining a 100% conviction rate when used as evidence in court. SmartWater attended a recent BNF meeting. See opposite. www.smartwater.com
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Carillion, Staffordshire Police and Smart Water at Business Networks Forum The Business Networks Forum is an organisation set up to give local businesses a voice on local and national issues affecting business. Business Networks Forum Co-Chairs Ambassadors from all of the main local networking groups and individual Left to Right Karen Nicholls – Roar businesses and organisations such as Marketing Ltd, Tracy Pound – the Federation of Small Businesses MaximITy Limited attend. At the February meeting the topic was “How Can Local Businesses Work With Carillion?” Carillion UK Construction is currently carrying out building and reconstruction work valued at £45m over two years at Whittington Barracks. Paul Bird, Projector Director addressed the meeting and outlined the best way for local businesses to get involved at Whittington Barracks. At the April meeting the topic was “Business Crime – Police Response & SmartWater.” Police officers outlined business crime issues in Tamworth and Lichfield, how they respond to requests for help from business owners and Neil Carter from SmartWater gave a fascinating demonstration on how SmartWater works and how crime, both domestic and business, is vastly reduced where it is deployed. All local businesses are welcome to attend BNF meetings. Please contact Matt Fletcher for details matthew-fletcher@tamworth.gov.uk.
Nigerian club contract for Staffordshire company One of the top night clubs in Nigeria has drafted in a Rugeley leisure company, GMP Design to design a major half-million pound transformation of its premises. The new night club interior will include a number of GMP’s latest club advances. These include the world’s first “Emulator DJ” glass touchscreen DJ unit, and revolutionary celebrity booths that transform from a seating booth into a dancing Neil Morton, GMP Design area. The Nigerian contract is the second major international night club design project landed by GMP Design in little more than a month. Earlier, GMP clinched a prestige deal to design a major revamp for the Coco Night Club and Sports Bar in Georgetown, Guyana. GMP’s Neil Morton said, “This is the second prestigious international contract won by us in a very short space of time, and is testament to the worldwide reputation of GMP Design. The first part of 2012 has been a very busy time for us, and we anticipate that the pace will be maintained throughout the year.” www.gmp-international.com
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Email address
A Kleen Cleaning Services
info@akleen.com
01827 250750
www.akleen.co.uk
A1 Sample Print
wes@a1sampleandprint.com
01827 289551
www.a1sampleandprint.com
Absolutely flab-u-less
abflabuless@aol.com
01827 64911
www.abflab.co.uk
Tessa@adamsmoore.com
01827 54944
www.adamsmoore.com
Adams Moore
Phone
Web address
Adams Moore is an accountancy and business adviser firm offering a variety of accountancy services. It also offers Board Support, a fixed-fee option giving a higher level of support to Owner-Managed Businesses, comparable with an in-house Finance Director, providing total support for you and your business.
Baron Training
barrie@barontraining.co.uk
07917 428753
www.barontraining.co.uk
Welcome to Baron Training, specialists in the provision of training solutions to public and private sector organisations. We help clients build internal capability by engaging with them to ascertain training needs and providing bespoke courses. Using qualified trainers we utilise blended learning and engagement techniques to meet the required outcomes.
Barry Field Carpets and Flooring Ltd of Sutton Coldfield BCRS
bazfield40@blueyonder.co.uk
0121 378 4230
www.brfcarpets-flooring.co.uk
Sarah.Allen@bcrs.org.uk
0845 313 8410
www.bcrs.org.uk
Beautiful Gardens
01543 444470 www.beautifulgardens.co.uk enquiries@beautifulgardens.co.uk Beautiful Gardens offer a full range of landscaping services, from initial design and consultation work through to the build and completion of projects. We undertake small, individual jobs and repair work, as well as fully project-managed work, including car parks, play areas and installation of outdoor fitness equipment.
Best of Lichfield
lichfield@thebestof.co.uk 01543 304441 www.thebestof.co.uk/lichfield The Best of Lichfield is an interactive hub, working with a passion for supporting local businesses. It is run by local people for local people. We are energetic, motivated and are growing along with our clients' businesses.Our approach makes online advertising simple, trouble free and highly cost effective for our featured businesses.
Blossom Digital Bluebird Care
alan.rowe@blossomdigital.com
01543 439000
www.blossomdigital.com
chriskendrick-jones@bluebirdcare.co.uk
01543 418432
www.bluebirdcare.co.uk
We are part of the UK's premier provider of privately purchased care in your own home. Our services include providing Access To Work for employees who have shortterm or permanent disability issues. We offer a cost effective alternative to residential care and help people stay in the comfort of their own home.
Brokenstones Business to Business
contact@brokenstones.net
01543 222 444
sharon@yourlocalpa.com / david@dk-electrical.com
0844 225 0340
www.brokenstones.net www.b2bclubnetworking.co.uk
B2B is the area's most successful business networking group. We have generated over £700,000 of invoiced business for our members since the inception of the group in January 2009 and won the prestigious Business Development Award at the South Staffordshire Regeneration Awards. Our group is run by our members for our members and has a single seat policy.
john@actualpeople.co.uk
Business AM
0121 343 3277
www.businessam.net
We are a proactive business networking group made up of business people from Lichfield, Tamworth and the surrounding areas. We meet fortnightly on Friday mornings to promote our businesses, generate sales, build relationships and discuss business issues with other like-minded business people. We have an informal structure and believe in a simple co-operative approach to networking, which works really well. www.businessb4work.co.uk leon@brookes-stephens.co.uk 07786 067207 Business B4 Work www.bds-uk.co.uk 01543 416222 Janie.Gilbert@bds-uk.co.uk Business Development Service
Business First
BDS has provided advice, training and NVQs to hundreds of businesses over 23 years. We have a wide range of experienced, qualified and practical experts. BDS provides the free Tamworth4Business service to help people to move into self-employment, give advice and strategic reviews for local businesses and deliver free management workshops in the Tamworth area. For more details visit our website. 01827 312 278 www.maximity.co.uk tracy@maximity.co.uk
Business Networks Forum
business@tamworth.gov.uk
01827 709 312
www.tamworth.gov.uk
We are not a networking group. We are part of the Business & Economic Partnership and give local businesses the opportunity to have their say on local and national issues that affect business. We hold meetings every two months. Any business can attend, please get in touch for more details.
Cathedral Chem Dry CEF
nicepeople@cathedralchemdry.co.uk
01543 418811
Andy.Procter@cef.co.uk
01827 261 051
www.cathedralchemdry.co.uk www.cef.co.uk/branches/tamworth
Welcome to City Electrical Factors in Tamworth. Electrical wholesalers since 1956. Our team is vastly experienced with many years of working closely with industrial, commercial and domestic customers. With vast stocks we offer a local personal service that can adapt to your needs. Behind this lies the vast support structure of a large multinational company.
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Company Clover Certified Chartered Accountants
Email address steve.tamplin@cloveraccountants.com
Phone
Web address
0845 200 0952
www.cloveraccountants.com
Clover is a fresh and energetic firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in Lichfield that offers a wide range of accountancy, financial and business services. Clover knows that prosperous business is not luck, it's judgement. As a proactive firm, we pride ourselves on anticipating change and taking action so that your company thrives.
DEELEYS
enquiries@deeleys.net
01543 682361
www.deeleys.net
Design Pit Ltd
gareth@designpit.co.uk
07977 156544
www.designpit.co.uk
Design Pit Ltd is a small and wonderfully creative design company based in Lichfield. We design logos, stationery, flyers, posters, brochures, websites and banners that pack a visual punch! We’re a one stop shop for all your design needs, competitively priced and don’t baffle you with marketing buzz-words or jargon!
Four counties networking Group FSB
chris.wakeman@comms-broker.com
0845 901 4444
www.fcng.co.uk
01543 481918 family.cartwright@gmail.com www.fsb.org.uk The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. It has 200,000 members. It provides a wide range of high quality, good value business services to all its members. It also applies pressure on MPs, Government and Whitehall and puts the SME viewpoint across to the media.
The Harvest Project/Jenny Marsh Ltd
Jenny@jennymarsh.com
07824 368226
http://jennymarsh.com
Harvest was set up to offer simple and straightforward guidance on how to use LinkedIn. Jenny and Sharon deliver their workshops in an informal but effective way and you can take along your laptop and get excellent support in a safe and relaxed environment with a small working group. If you feel happier with personal session, 1:1 training is available along with in house training for companies. Simple bite size sessions take the mystery out of LinkedIn!! Book on and find out why 2 people are joining every second....
Jobcentre Plus
julia.brickett@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk
01543 513735
Kall Kwik
julie@kallkwiktamworth.co.uk
01827 61618
www.kallkwik.co.uk/tamworth
Maverick Solutions Uk Ltd
info@mavericksolutionsuk.com
0800 987 8730
www.mavericksolutionsuk.com
http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk
Our FREE, no fee, no obligation service, searches a wide range of venues for each event. We’ve organized over 10,000 events, saving clients 1000’s of ££’s. Our knowledge, expertise and client focus guarantee quality of service and total commitment to your event success.
Maximity
tracy@maximity.co.uk
01827 312 278
www.maximity.co.uk
Our mission is to provide independent, professional, innovative, friendly and cost effective business solutions. We focus on total client satisfaction through the delivery of our first class training and consultancy services. MaximITy is committed to working in partnership with both clients and suppliers to add value in an environment of mutual respect and professionalism. MaximITy is dedicated to life-long learning and self development in support of achieving a healthy work / life balance.
MAZ print MT Services
accounts@mazprint.co.uk
01543 466 150
www.mazprint.com
siobhan.robinson@sinica.co.uk
01827 62155
www.sinica.co.uk
MT Services Ltd has been established for over 40 years, working with small medium and corporate enterprises, providing a complete range of services and exceptional support that cover all their IT requirements. We have recently developed SINICA; a Visitor and Staff Management System for use within any businesses reception area. geoff@othello4.co.uk
0800 975 0390
www.othello.uk.com
Raphael Design Ltd
clare@raphaeldesign.co.uk
01543 261220
www.raphaeldesign.co.uk
Roar Marketing Ltd
karen@roarmarketing.co.uk
01827 897142
www.roarmarketing.co.uk
Othello4 Martin James
We're a highly qualified and experienced marketing consultancy based in Tamworth. We help our clients to sell more products and services cost effectively. We provide all the functions of a full in-house marketing department at a fraction of the cost of employing staff of your own. Call us for a chat or to arrange a no-obligation free consultation.
Senator Security Services Ltd South Staffordshire College Stratique Marketing Design and PR
bill.searle@senatorsecurity.co.uk
01543 411811
www.senatorsecurity.co.uk
james.whybrow@southstaffs.ac.uk
01543 438724
www.southstaffs.ac.uk
businessgrowth@stratique.com
0845 226 3095
www.stratique.com
Stratique Marketing, Design and PR helps businesses in the Midlands develop low-cost lead generation marketing strategies that can double their business. Imagine having your own team of highly skilled online and offline marketers, public relations specialists, designers, and web developers, implementing weekly services, tailored to your business needs.
Tamworth and Lichfield Chamber of Commerce
c.plant@chase-chamber.com
08450 710 191
www.lichfield-tamworth-chamber.com
The Chamber of Commerce exists to connect its members to opportunity, whether it is customers and suppliers or linking them with other support organisations. Membership of the Chamber opens up a wealth of free essential business information, advice and support. For all your business needs, think Chamber first…
TCM Trailers
Lindsey@tcmtrailers.co.uk
01543 255452
www.tcmtrailers.co.uk
TCM Trailers provide exhibition, merchandising and box trailer hire for roadshows, promotions and events on a nationwide basis - but with massive discounts available for local work, it could be cheaper than you think to take your message on the road! Call Lindsey to find out more. peter.farmer@thinklocal4business.co.uk
07791 835236
www.thinklocal4business.co.uk
Tissueman Hygiene Supplies Ltd
tissueman@btconnect.com
01283 566 481
www.tissueman.co.uk
Waterchemist Ltd
david@waterchemist.co.uk
01543 306802
www.waterchemist.co.uk
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Business news in brief Recovery in the Commercial Property Market is underway The degree to which the commercial property market is recovering from the worst of the recession, is subject to much debate, almost weekly change, and is highly dependent upon where you are in the country. The London office market for example has had a purple patch for the last 2 years or so, whilst many sectors of the market in the regions have suffered over the same time frame. There are some clear signs of recovery however, and whilst these are fragile and certainly not robust enough to feel that we are now on a constant upward trend, they are nonetheless encouraging. There are a number of key contributors to this optimism: 1. The resurgence of the motor industry in the region which has a direct impact (Jaguar, Land Rover, Toyota, JCB etc.), and an even bigger indirect impact on suppliers, spin-off activities and in the construction sector. 2. Large scale retail – particularly at the budget end of
the market – has been performing well, despite some casualties on the way. 3. Supply levels of new property in the industrial and warehousing sector in particular are low, as little new construction has occurred over the last 3 Andrew Buckman, years. Commercial Agency 4. Interest rates remain low. Partner, Kingston There are always exceptions: the Commercial Property local retail market is on its knees, Consultants, sponsors lumbered with high rents set preof the Business Brief recession, and falling sales as unemployment, short time working and general belt tightening take hold. But there is money out there, and UK as well as foreign investors are now deciding that the time is right to get back in the saddle, in the expectation that rents on new lettings will swing more to a point of equilibrium between Landlord and Tenant, and in a market where cash is king, freehold values will start to rise due to the prospects of a limited increase in demand not being met by an equivalent increase in supply until the construction sector can respond. It’s patchy, it’s fragile, but it is there.
All businesses in the ASA’s sights Lichfield solicitors McIntosh Law recently dealt with an ASA investigation into one of their clients. From March 2011 the Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA) remit was expanded to internet advertising. Most small businesses have websites. The primary purpose of websites is to attract business and is usually an advert, or collection of adverts. Many small businesses rely on websites done on a shoestring budget by website developers who are themselves small businesses. The ASA upholds rules called the CAP Code. It demands compliance with its investigations allowing little response time and demanding that business produces evidence that advertised information is true. The ASA apparently expects all businesses who advertise to know the CAP Code, including the requirements to be fulfilled before the advert goes public on the internet. “The ASA is now moving amongst micro-businesses where the smallest of losses or diminution of cash flow can be instantly fatal. The ASA should recognise that small businesses may not respond well to the heavy regulatory hand that it will lay on them.” says Stuart McIntosh, McIntosh Law. Tel: 01543 440 308
Tamworth marketing consultancy, Roar Marketing Limited works in partnership with the Business and Economic Partnership to produce the Tamworth and Lichfield Business Brief. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities in the new electronic version of the Business Brief contact karen@roarmarketing.co.uk, 01827 897 142. Matt Fletcher’s department is the central link between the public sector and local businesses, so if you have any queries about any of the articles in this issue or just don't know who to speak to on business issues please contact Matt on 01827 709 382 or email matthew-fletcher@tamworth.gov.uk Please send your news stories for the Business Brief (with picture or logo) to Matt Fletcher at Tamworth Council. The Business Brief is collated, written and designed in Tamworth and Lichfield and is printed by Restart Print, Tamworth Tel: 01827 302 554 Matt Fletcher, Senior Economic Development Officer, Shared Service Tamworth Borough Council and Lichfield District Council
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