Wealden officials praise contribution of hundreds of businesses which remain closed

Wealden District Council issued the message today (Friday, April 3) and said they are ‘very pleased’ that the ‘vast majority’ of firms are complying with the strict measures.

Cllr Philip Lunn, cabinet member with responsibility for public health, said, “Our environmental officers have been patrolling parts of the district to ensure the rules are being followed. I am very pleased to report that the vast majority are complying.

“Where not, we have provided advice and follow up monitoring.

“In this time of national need, our local publicans, restaurant owners and betting shops have not hesitated in closing their doors. Many other retailers have put public safety first and followed suit.

“Our enforcements teams have also been pleased to report that restaurants, cafes and takeaways which are still supplying take-out food, are making sure that food is not consumed in the premises or outside it.

“We would like to thank them all for their contribution to public safety at this very difficult time.”

A council spokesperson said the advice, support and information for businesses section of the Covid-19 pages on the Wealden council website provides details about securing businesses during closure as well as the cash grants for the retail hospitality and leisure sector, and business rates holiday for the 2020/21 tax year.

The spokesperson said the first payments of grants will commence to businesses early next week on April 6 in line with the council’s payment procedures.

For more information, visit www.wealden.gov.uk/news-and-events/coronavirus-covid-19-latest/

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