BUSINESSES across South Warrington have been commended by local MP Andy Carter for the part they have played in responding to the coronavirus pandemic to mark Small Business Saturday. today.
This year, Small Business Saturday comes at the end of a hugely challenging period for small businesses, with many facing long periods of closure and reduced income due to the pandemic.
Mr Carter has praised businesses across Warrington for stepping in to support the local community throughout 2020.
And now retail shops in England can reopen under the tiered system of restrictions, he has urged people to get out and support them on the high street in the run-up to Christmas.
He said:“There’s no doubt just how challenging this year has been for small businesses, particularly those that have been unable to trade due to restrictions. We’ve seen local businesses step up to help our community time and time again this year, and I pay tribute to all of those who have played their part in getting us through the pandemic.
“On Social Media I’ve started a Back Local! campaign to encourage residents from across Warrington South to support locally owned independent businesses and to visit parts of the area that they wouldn’t normally go to. There so many brilliant independent high streets shops and I’d encourage you to spend locally this Christmas which helps maintains jobs for local people.”
The Government is determined not to be blown off course by the pandemic and deliver on its promise, made at the General Election one year ago, to level up towns and communities across the whole country.
To aid this, the Chancellor has recently announced a new £4 billion Levelling Up Fund to improve the infrastructure people and businesses rely on every day, following the £3.6 billion Towns Fund, and £1 billion Future High Streets Fund, which are helping to transform town centres across the country.
