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Jun 2020
Knaresborough swings into action with new plan
Knaresborough Unlocked is the action plan, set up by Knaresborough Chamber of Trade, to help the town reopen following lockdown.
After months of planning by chamber members, the Knaresborough Unlocked initiative was formed. Its main aim is to support local businesses as they make preparations to reopen.
The plan has a number of action points including engaging with voluntary organisations such as Knaresborough delivers to arrange a coordinated response from several of the town's businesses.
The scheme has also allowed the chamber to keep businesses informed on funding opportunities, including discretionary grants, to ensure they receive all the necessary support. The main message that has been promoted throughout planning has been 'shop local stay safe'.
A further focus of the action plan was to offer expert health and safety advice for smaller businesses who may not have formal training. The chamber partnered with local health and safety experts Cenheard to create a coronavirus safe pack which offers free health and safety training, guidance and posters for all local business owners.
These measures have been rolled out throughout the town to encourage its visitors and workers to social distance. Bill Taylor added:
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To promote their 'shop local' message further, the chamber has offered their support to a 'Shopappy' initiative set up by York and North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership, which will be live in the coming weeks. This scheme gives the town a portal in which local businesses can sell their products or services online.
Bill Taylor, Secretary and Treasurer of Knaresborough Chamber of Trade told The Stray Ferret:
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