Council backs a British tradition

Cannock Chase Council is delighted to announce that a new Indian restaurant is to be opened in Rugeley.

The Silsila will open its doors to customers on the 12^th of September.

Owner Mish Rahman said: “We have a good pedigree we have been in the Indian Cuisine business for over 40 years now.”

The restaurant will seek to offer customers a variety of offers each week such an Early Bird Special.

Councillor Diane Todd said: “I am extremely happy when a new business opens up in Cannock Chase.

“The Council will be doing all it can to support new businesses in our towns.”

The Indian industry is worth £2.5 billion a year to the British economy and over 2 million meals are served every week.

The UK is currently in recession and with consumer confidence at an all-time low- businesses must provide customers with a bargain.

Rahman said: “Our menu will be a recession buster.”

The restaurant will be operating unlicensed which will allow customers to bring their own alcohol.

Cannock Chase has seen the number of empty units in its town centres increase from 18 to 42 in just three years.

Todd said: “It is never good to see empty shops or units in Cannock Chase.”

However Rahman believes there is a clear opportunity for his business to flourish.

He said: “Customers will enjoy the food, the experience, the atmosphere and the service.”

District Councillor Andy Lovell agrees he said: “Any new business created in Rugeley is great news.

“It gives the people somewhere nice to go for a meal.”

Britain's love affair with Curry began 200 years ago when an Indian migrant opened the first curry house.

Former Foreign Secretary Robin Cook described Chicken Tikka Masala as a “British tradition.”

Silsila means tradition let’s hope this new restaurant will become tradition for the people of Cannock Chase.

“Sizzling Silsila why don’t you come and taste their curry?”