A support scheme has been put in place to help local shops cope with the aftermath of lockdown.
Broxburn and Uphall Traders’ Association (BUTA) have revealed their Covid-19 Re-opening Support Scheme.
BUTA, with the support of the Broxburn and Uphall Town Centre Management Group, are jointly funding a new scheme to help support the local Covid-19 response.
BUTA will be delivering direct support, not just their own members, but also to other small independent retailers in Broxburn and Uphall who had to close during the lockdown.
The key item of this support is in the provision of a kit of essential PPE and signage for shopkeepers, designed to help them open up and operate post-lockdown in accordance with Government guidelines and make it safer for their staff and customers alike.
This will be backed up later with a Shop Local – Shop Safer campaign.
This support scheme will temporarily join other grants that BUTA administers to traders seeking support in setting up or improving their premises.
These include shop front improvements, security improvements, solid bare metal roller shutter replacement and a new business grant.
Gordon Allan, chairperson, BUTA said: “We believe this special scheme will ensure we are providing support to our local shops when they most need it and help ensure our local shops are made as safe as possible giving people the confidence to visit them again, shop local – shop safer.”
