Tourism is a vital part of our economy here in North Devon. We are blessed with some of the best beaches in the country, if not the world, and exquisite wide-open spaces in Exmoor and the surrounding countryside.
The key change to the lockdown restrictions that has been announced is that we can exercise more frequently and for longer. Travelling for exercise is now permitted, with a number of important caveats.
Local MP, Selaine Saxby has launched an online survey to better understand how local residents feel about tourism restarting this summer here in North Devon.
In my maiden speech, I styled myself as the one-woman tourist board for North Devon. Not anymore. In the past few months, I have been pleading to people to stay away and I now feel more than responsible than ever for my tourism businesses as a result.
Individual councils in England have this week had their funding allocations confirmed following Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick’s announcement of £1.6 billion in additional funding.
The Government has distributed more than £12 billion to local authorities for the small business grants scheme.
More than £6 billion has already been paid out to half a million business properties.
North Devon MP, Selaine Saxby, has virtually met with the Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland, to confirm the future of the magistrates’ court here in Barnstaple.
