9 May (Part 1) - Gone but not forgotten
It has
been suggested that a photographic expedition to Bexley would enable another feature on shop closures such as those for
Bexleyheath and
Welling.
It’s not a place I know well but it seems hard to believe that such a small
shopping area could muster a dozen or more closed premises, but whatever the
number might be it has recently grown by one. Bexley Cabs which opened
without
planning permission has packed up and gone.
It’s not very surprising, its owner has made a habit of opening business and
closing them again soon afterwards. 16 companies opened and only four still operating if
web reports can be believed.
Not being a businessman myself I have little idea how businesses like these can
be so unsuccessful that they have to close prematurely but are so successful
that they make enough money to start another one. It seems counterintuitive
to me, there must be some factor I am not accounting for.
So one Campbell has done a runner, another one is
hinting he won’t run again in
Bexley and the rumour mill is suggesting councillor Alan Downing political
career has run its course. Who leaks this stuff? A mischief maker or someone who knows?
Bexley Cabs history.