HELP for enterprises and traders in the existing depression a must

Date Posted: 01 Dec 2011

Cllr Ford was responding to a question from Councillor Paul Dolan ( Lab ) at a meeting of the full council.

Commenting on steps being taken by the government, Cllr Dolan asked if the council had assessed the percentage of businesses and traders who were facing major cash flow issues, planning to reduce staff or close down or who could not access bank loans.

Cllr Dolan asked what measures or support the council could offer or enable "to bring relief to local companies and traders."

Cllr Ford said there wasn't any firm knowledge of the quantity of local businesses and traders who were being noticeably influenced by the economic situation but added: "Helping our local economy community is an ongoing concern for the council”