Proposer:
Councillor
Osborne
Seconder:
Councillor Hugh-Jones
Ward(s) affected:
All
Notice of
Motion
Green Group
This council notes:
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Rising costs and
inflation have negatively impacted businesses, third sector
organisations, and the public sector in the city [1][2]
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That after Brexit and
the continuing covid-19 pandemic, the costs and challenges of
running businesses and organisations in the city are even greater,
particularly due to labour shortages [3]
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Small businesses are
more likely to be harder hit by these difficulties and need more
support
And further
recognises:
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Recent lobbying
letters agreed at the Policy & Resources Committee in October
which outlines the need for support for SMEs in Brighton & Hove
from Government including calling for the reduction of tourism VAT
to 5% and dedicated businesses grant support
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The local #GiveItBack
campaign which marks an act of solidarity, for the first time in
the city, demanding a reversal of cuts to local services and local
government worker pay. [4]
Therefore, the
Council resolves to:
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Recognise and thank
small businesses in Brighton & Hove for the positive impact
they have despite challenging circumstances.
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Reaffirm the Council
commitment to work closely with businesses directly, alongside the
Chamber of Commerce and other business networking organisations and
Community Works, to identify any issues businesses and
organisations are facing
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Support the Local
Government Association ‘Save our Services’ campaign to
push the Government to secure adequate funding for local
authorities in line with inflation.
Supporting Information:
[1]
Cost-of-living crisis:
more than half of charities worried about survival - UK
Fundraising
[2]
Almost 500,000 UK
small businesses ‘at risk of going bust within weeks’ |
Small business | The Guardian
[3]Exclusive:
Most UK businesses see no benefit in post-Brexit deregulation - New
Statesman
[4]
#GIVEITBACK Brighton
& Hove Campaign — Brighton and Hove Unison