* Llangolen town centre is emerging from the lockdown.
A survey has now been arranged to capture
the views of businesses and consumers in town centres across Denbighshire, a
week after some shops opened their doors.
Earlier this month, Denbighshire County
Council announced that a Task Group had been set up to support town centre
businesses during and after the re-opening of shops, working jointly with
business associations and local communities.
The Council also has teams out and
about in our main town centres, monitoring compliance with safety guidelines,
as well as offering practical support to businesses, such as signage or
posters.
Now, the Council has produced a short
survey to find out how businesses and visitors/ residents found the re-opening
experience. The feedback will be fed into discussions about what steps the
Council and its partners will take next.
Leader of Denbighshire, Councillor Hugh Evans OBE, who is also the
Cabinet Lead Member for the Economy, said: “For more than three months, town centres - the
heart of many of our communities - stood still and quiet, with businesses
closed and visitors and locals alike asked to stay at home and away from others
until things became better.
“The easing of restrictions on town centre
businesses is a step in the right direction and the Council is delighted to be
working with the business associations and communities across Denbighshire to
ensure the re-introduction of services is running smoothly. Feedback to date
has been really positive and the support will go-on as business continue to get
back on their feet.
Councillor Mark Young, Cabinet Lead Member for
Planning, Public Protection and Safer Communities, said: “Listening to the
views of businesses and consumers is vital as we work together to promote the
local economy.
“We recognise that many businesses and
communities have felt relieved and excited at the prospect of businesses
opening up, with others feeling anxious or apprehensive about the thought
of returning to work or visiting a town centre - even if it's essential.
“It’s all about having a proper dialogue
with people so that we can assist town centres to settle into the new ways of
working and assisting the efforts to protect our communities”.
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