Plans in place to help borough bounce back after lockdown
PLANS ARE in place to help all corners of Calderdale back on its feet when the coronavirus lockdown is ended.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to reveal the government’s lockdown exit plan in an announcement on Sunday.
But closer to home, there is a focus on helping businesses and communities across Calderdale return to normal.
Coun Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “It’s clear that a new future for public services will be needed. We have started to think about recovery and will reassess what is required as we live with the pandemic over the coming months
The borough will bounce back from this awful pandemic
and in the longer-term.
“The Council is setting up a recovery group to focus on how Calderdale adapts to the next phase of this pandemic, and supports local businesses and communities.”
Halifax MP Holly Lynch said: “I know that many people are keen for some elements of the lockdown to be lifted and the government needs to be honest and open with the public and set out a plan for how this might happen.
“However, it is vitally important that any decisions to ease the lockdown are guided by science and evidence. Doing it too soon would undoubtedly cost lives so we must put people’s safety first.”
Nicky Chance-Thompson DL, Chief Executive, The Piece Hall Trust, said: “The borough will bounce back from this awful pandemic and the damage it has caused, with Piece Hall and the wonderful Calderdale community at the centre of its recovery. “As soon as it is safe to do so, we will be ready to play a key role as part of the solution to the longer-term recovery, not just for Calderdale but the whole Yorkshire region.”
The Halifax BID group said: “We’ll be supporting businesses with a range of measures for helping them return to normal operations and maximum profitability as quickly as possible.
Many of these will be a continuation – or even acceleration – of the activities we’ve always implemented.
“These will include carefully planned marketing, advertising and media campaigns to promote shopping local and encourage extra footfall in the town centre. We’re also looking at ways to help businesses facilitate social distancing on their premises, so they can re-open as soon as appropriate but also remain safe to visit.”
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