Calls for 'Christmas compensation' for South Yorkshire pubs and restaurants forced to close by Covid restrictions

By George Torr, Local Democracy Reporter
Published 5th Jan 2021, 07:00 BST
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Bars and restaurants in South Yorkshire forced to close due to Covid-19 restrictions should be given ‘Christmas compensation’, metro mayor Dan Jarvis has said.

South Yorkshire’s hospitality sector has been one of the hardest hit in the country due to Tier 3 restrictions coming in from October.

It has meant pubs and restaurants have been closed for around three months.

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Government has provided councils with enough funds to cover up to £3,000 of costs for businesses forced to close through the Local Restrictions Support Grant.

Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan JarvisSheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis
Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis

But Mayor Jarvis said the grant levels ‘fall short’ of the fixed costs facing many businesses, who must still pay rent, utilities, insurance and security as a minimum.