Councillor Colin Davie, executive councillor for economy and place at Lincolnshire County Council’s responds to the latest economic data for the county.
Figures released today (1st July) from Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly economic survey signify the extent to which the pandemic has affected local businesses.
Cllr Davie, said: “The last few months have been incredibly difficult for our local businesses, and will continue to be for some time to come.
“Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the economy and on growth locally, just as it has nationally.
“The latest data shows just how hard our businesses have been hit, and that we will need to ensure support continues to be available for as long as it is needed.
“We have done a great deal to help. The services that we commission have provided one-to-one advice to around 600 businesses.
“This has included help to diversify or to provide services differently so they can keep operating in the toughest of trading environments.
“The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has kept many businesses afloat and councils have allocated more than £200m of grants in Lincolnshire.
“We have also worked with organisations like the Chamber of Commerce, banks and accountants, who have all run online webinars and support.
“As we enter the next phase of more business re-opening in rapidly changing circumstances, support continues to be available focused on the particular challenges that different sectors are facing.
“The coming months will undoubtedly remain challenging, so our focus is on helping businesses become as resilient as possible for the future.”
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