Issue - meetings

Motion by Councillor Cook - Support for Local Business Campaign

“Committee

Welcomes the unprecedented packages of financial support provided by the UK and Scottish Government to Edinburgh businesses.

Recognises that local traders and high streets face a particularly challenging economic environment for the foreseeable future as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Agrees that the Council must do all in it's power to foster a positive trading environment, working alongside local Traders' Associations and directly with traders wherever possible.

Agrees that a report is brought forward in three cycles with options available to institute a 'Support for Local Business' campaign in aid of traders in local town centres and high streets such as, but not limited to Morningside, Bruntsfield, Stockbridge and Corstorphine, as we go through the various stages of re-opening under the Scottish Government's route map.

The report should include options on actions such as local digital and print advertising initiatives and local signage and aesthetic improvements to local high streets.”