The Hockley Chamber of Trade and Commerce was set up in 1989 and now has over 60 members, traders from most of the shops in the town We are an association of local businesses that have the common aim of supporting one another and representing our combined interests in the community The Hockley Traders Association, as it was originally known, was first set up to provide Christmas lights and still continually expands this display but also works on ways to improve the town The HCTC is continually campaigning for its parking and also raising funds through different events We receive no public funding and rely entirely on the subscriptions of our members to operate All of our Officers give their time on a voluntary basis The benefits of membership give individual businesses the opportunity to be represented within one group. Being non-political the Chamber can support or oppose any authority whose activities affect the business community The Chamber has an Executive Committee of members who meet monthly and review planning applications, traffic management, town centre issues and discuss business development and promotional opportunities within the village We liaise with Rochford Borough Council on key issues which affect the business life of Hockley A number of social functions are held where members have a chance to socialise and network together Our subscription fee is just £20 per year, so why not join us now?