3 Alexandria traders warned they were 'at risk of closing' amid new calls for urgent financial assistance .
In June, the West Dunbartonshire Council Labor Administration voted against a Community Party motion to cut rent across Vale's small businesses while major renovations took place. I threw
They claimed that more targeted support would be forthcoming.
But Communist Party councilor Jim Bolan said he had yet to receive financial support and warned that three local businesses were close to closing.
As part of his £12m master plan to transform Vale, the iconic Smollett his Fountain was restored, main his street profile changed and the obtrusive Mitchellway's The shopping district will be demolished.
But the project comes at a price for the trader, with their take up to him down 40% and work going on at least until November.
The cataclysm caused confusion among motorists. Sian Wilkie of the Alexandria Traders Association previously warned that local shops could be forced to close if more is not done to help them.
Owner Zunair Butt It's been weeks since he warned the town's post office could be forced to close after he said ongoing construction was "killing his footsteps."
The Leven City Council member now wrote to the local government asking when the promised support for the businesses would be delivered.
In an email to a senior official seen by Lennox, he wrote: We have been informed that we have not yet settled financial assistance and even if we did, some offers could be as low as 20% of the loss and still lead to closure.
``You'll notice that the auditor is going to the post office next week. local traders are on the verge of closing, and some have reached bank overdraft limits.
“We urgently need financial support for these smaller traders. We need far more help than it seems, otherwise there could be more closures on the horizon.”
Councilor Bolan told Lenox. added:
"They said they would urgently talk with traders to come up with not only a financial package, but any other support they might need.
It happened, it was all spins and blasters
West A Dunbartonshire Council spokesperson said officials are working with businesses to offer rent reductions to council tenants.
62% said they had reported no or minimal losses as a result of construction work and had not sought assistance
indicating they were impacted Of the 38%, discounts applied to future rent payments are correlated with loss of income or other appropriate repayment methods.
She continued:
"We stay engaged with the company throughout the work and provide weekly updates on the project to ensure the company is fully aware of all aspects.
"Construction When completed, it will improve the appearance of the town center for residents and tourists."
