To represent and pursue issues of mutual interest and concern to members.
To provide a forum to encourage local businesses to co-ordinate on matters of concern and benefit through group presentation.
To facilitate the exchange of information and advise on mutual problems.
To maintain positive contacts with, and if necessary enlist the aid of parliamentary and local authority representatives for the benefit of the members.
To hold regular meetings, seminars and other events to the benefit of members.
To encourage links with the community, local schools and colleges, other bodies or associations.