HIGH STREETS
With the final easing of lockdown restrictions on the horizon , people will soon be able to get back to doing the things they love and have missed . Local businesses are here to help . Councillor Bassam Mahfouz , Ealing Council ’ s cabinet member for decent living incomes , said : “ While we might be near the end of the road for lockdown restrictions , the road to recovery is only just beginning for our local businesses . With many forced to close for a large part of last year , local businesses need all our support to shop local and help them get back on track . They shape the character of our communities and help to make the borough a great place to live .” Find out more about the # LoveEalingLoveLocal campaign at ealingnewsextra . co . uk / features / love-local recycling of any textiles and books it is unable to sell . She said : “ We are proud to be a part of a greener Ealing .”
GETTING INVOLVED Volunteering is a huge part of the CAPE story and it is not restricted to clients of the charity , some of whom have gone on to be employed . It is also open to other residents – and help is needed . If you are interested , just drop into the shop . Read the full story at ealingnewsextra . co . uk / features / cape
SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES
The council has been on hand supporting businesses throughout the pandemic with financial support and operational guidance as well as supporting the borough-wide high street taskforce to help ensure that business can recover and bounce back from the economic challenges they face . By the end of March , the council ’ s finance team had paid £ 107million in awards , with 17,080 grant payments provided to local business . In addition , £ 103.5million was given in business rate reliefs . Read more , including how your business could get advice , at ealingnewsextra . co . uk / features / supporting-business
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