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Published: 31-08-2010
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AWARD RECOGNISES COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Canterbury City Council has been presented with an award by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to recognise excellence and innovation in its support of small businesses.
The Canterbury district has a high number of small to medium enterprises and these make up a large part of the local economy. The award acknowledges the council's commitment to engaging with these businesses, offering support and advice to help them thrive.
There was particular praise from the FSB for the positive impact of the Bay and Whit Card schemes on businesses in the coastal towns during the recession. The scheme introduced by Chris West, Coastal Town Centres Manager, allows businesses to offer discounts and incentives to residents, encouraging them to shop locally and support the economy.
The Small Business Friendly Local Authority Award was presented by Tony Pringle, FSB Chairman for East Kent Branch, to the council's Local Economy team at Canterbury4Business' breakfast meeting on Tuesday (24 February).
City council support for small businesses includes March Business Month, Business Link, Canterbury4Business, Whitstable Enterprise Centre and Lakesview Office Village. Through these ventures, the council is often the first point of call for new and small businesses in the district.
In March last year, the council became the first local authority in the county to sign the FSB's small business engagement accord. This sees them commit to 14 'principles' that promote the importance of listening to the views of small businesses.
And last August, the council further demonstrated that support by signing up to the national small business-friendly concordat. It now provides online details of forthcoming bidding opportunities and contact details for each contract, in addition to the wide range of information about doing business with the council that already exists.
