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A SCOTTISH business leader said Nicola Sturgeon’s signal of a delay in easing the lockdown in Scotland would be “frustrating and painful for many Scottish companies” that had hoped to reopen in time for the summer survey.

The First Minister said it was “unlikely that any part of the country will decline any level after June 28”.

Liz Cameron, Executive Director of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s statement from the First Minister stating that the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland at the next review is likely to be three weeks on July 19th can be frustrating and painful for many Scottish companies as they prepared to make the most of the summer trading boom in the coming weeks.

“A delay next week will dampen hopes for many companies, especially those sectors that will remain closed and may have to wait even longer to reopen, putting them and the jobs they support at risk.”

Previously, it was hoped that all of Scotland would switch to Level 0 from this date.

READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon signals delay in easing lockdown in Scotland

Ms. Sturgeon said it was now likely that ministers would “choose to keep restrictions in place for an additional three weeks from June 28th and use this time to vaccinate as many people as possible – with both doses”.

Ms. Cameron said: “Scottish companies understand the need for restrictions to protect public health and it is clear that the vaccine program is the panacea that will make it easier for our economy to reopen. Any delay must be used to expand vaccine introduction and deliver the crucial second doses that will bring us out of lockdown restrictions faster.

“After months of uncertainty, companies are calling for clarity and we welcome today’s confirmation that the long-awaited publication of the Scottish Government’s review of the intolerable social distancing rules and more details on plans to move Scotland beyond the tiered system is finally coming will be released next week. ”

Stephen Montgomery, spokesman for Scottish Hospitality Group, said, “This is never-ending hell for hospitality workers and the companies that employ them, especially in the music and nightlife sectors. However, if the Scottish Government is seriously thinking about making our way through Covid better, we would appreciate it.

“Now is the time to reconsider the practical proposals that we have made several times at the request of the government, such as: B. adjusting the levels so that responsible companies can act more easily while protecting people’s health. ”

Scottish licensed trading companies said they were prepared for “possibly another lost summer”.

The SLTA said, “Another summer season, essential to the company’s survival, will be lost.”

Trade association chief executive Colin Wilkinson said, “With today’s announcement that the brakes will be pulled on further easing restrictions, the hospitality industry is at the limit.”

Calling for more financial aid to ensure the survival of the licensed hospitality industry as it helps rebuild the economy, Wilkinson said, “The support programs currently available such as vacation, sales tax cut, deferral of loan repayments, and so on, need to be expanded.

“Our pubs and bars have already invested millions in creating a safe environment as we are all learning to live with this virus and we need to be able to open as quickly as possible without restrictions.”

Former colliery wellness park planning advice

The Barony will be a non-exclusive health and wellness destination offering facilities for active health and mental relaxation.

A joint venture between the National Pride UK Community Interest Company and Falcon International Financial Services Limited invites the public to view and actively participate by providing feedback on their suggestions for developing an environmentally conscious ecotherapy wellness park.

READ MORE: The Barony Eco-Therapy Wellness Park is located on the site of the former Barony Colliery, near Aunchinleck in East Ayrshire, and will occupy 108.8 acres if approved.

Scottish building consultant is gearing up for the new office era

Alastair Wallace.

A SCOTTISH construction and real estate consultancy abolished the 9 to 5 work regime to promote the wellbeing of its employees amid the pandemic.

READ MORE: Thomas & Adamson stated their belief that the way we work changed forever when they introduced a new flexible policy.

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