Parish Plan questionnaires show that respondents claimed they used local shops for last minute items and for social reasons. 50 per cent used the Post Office, bakers and butchers at least once a week. The most common quest was for a greengrocery outlet.

Parish Plan questionnaires show that respondents claimed they used local shops for last minute items and for social reasons. 50 per cent used the Post Office, bakers and butchers at least once a week. The most common quest was for a greengrocery outlet.