Your Business. Your Voice. Your Town.
Join Brackley Business Association and help shape the future of our historic market town
Next Meeting
Inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM)
This is your opportunity to shape the future of Brackley’s business community. We’ll be electing our first Board of Directors including Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and sector representatives.
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Latest News & Updates
23 June 2025
Brackley Business Association Officially Incorporated!
Founder members Tom Marchant (Good for What Ales Ya), Tod Booth (Brackley Vapes and Courtyard Shops), Danny Webster (Old Bakery and Firestation), Chloe Smith (Taylor Vets) and John Taylor met at the Old Firestation to sign the Articles of Association and officially incorporate the Brackley Business Association as a Company Limited by Guarantee.
25 June 2025
Join Us - AGM Coming Soon
We’re actively building membership with a view to holding our first AGM in the next 4-6 weeks. This will be your opportunity to elect the Board and help decide on policy for the year ahead. Join now to have your say in shaping Brackley’s business future!
Why Every Brackley Business Needs to Join
Brackley’s town centre businesses face unprecedented challenges - from online competition to changing shopping habits. The solution isn’t to face these challenges alone, but to unite as one powerful voice.
The Brackley Business Association gives you:
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Council Representation
A recognised voice in dealings with West Northamptonshire Council and Brackley Town Council. Your concerns heard, your needs prioritised.
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Grant Access
Unlock funding opportunities that individual businesses can’t access. From shopfront improvements to joint marketing campaigns.
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Shared Marketing
Amplify your reach through collaborative advertising, events, and “Shop Brackley” campaigns that benefit everyone.
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Collective Strength
The more businesses that join, the stronger our voice becomes. Every membership makes ALL businesses more powerful.
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Wayfinding & Signage
Professional signage and maps to help customers find your business and navigate our town centre.
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Enforcement Support
Action on neglected premises and support for appropriate enforcement to maintain our town’s standards.
The Reality: Unity Makes Us Stronger
16,195
Brackley Residents
800+
Years of Market Tradition
£10
Monthly Membership
5
Represented Sectors
Why This Matters RIGHT NOW
- Individual businesses struggle to be heard by councils
- Funding opportunities require collective applications
- Marketing budgets go further when shared
- Town centre improvements need coordinated action
- Your competitors in nearby towns ARE organising
The businesses that join the BBA will shape Brackley’s future. Those that don’t will simply have to accept whatever that future becomes.
What We’re Already Achieving
Since formation, the BBA has:
- Established formal recognition as a Company Limited by Guarantee
- Created partnerships with both West Northamptonshire and Brackley Town Councils
- Secured our legal structure for grant applications and contract negotiations
- Built the foundation for coordinated action across all business sectors
The Five Sectors We Represent
We ensure every type of town centre business has a voice:
- Hospitality - Restaurants, cafes, pubs, and food services
- Aesthetics - Beauty, wellness, and personal care
- Retail - Independent shops and boutiques
- Trades - Skilled services and crafts
- Services - Professional and business services
Your Investment: £10/Month
Less than 35p per day to be part of something bigger than your individual business.
Compare that to:
- One Facebook ad: £20-50
- One local newspaper ad: £100+
- One direct mail campaign: £200+
- The cost of NOT having a voice: Priceless
Join Today - Because Every Business Counts
The BBA’s strength comes from numbers. When councils and funding bodies see a unified association representing the majority of town centre businesses, they take notice.
When only a few businesses join, we’re just another small group. When most businesses join, we become the authoritative voice of Brackley’s commercial heart.
Which future do you want for your business and our town?
“Working Together for a Thriving Town Centre” - Led by businesses, for businesses, in partnership with local councils.