'Bounce back gets tougher every time'

In spite of the Government announcing many small businesses will be able to re-open after December 2, there is some anxiety regarding restrictions that may be put in place across East Lindsey in the new Tier system due to the high number of Covid-19 cases.

Paul Dixon, chairman of Skegness Area Business Chamber, said; "Lockdown 2.0 has been difficult for business in our area.

"The combination of high levels of virus, really for the first time and the compulsory closure of so many businesses at short notice just as they had prepared for the half term holiday was unexpected.

"The visitor economy is built on the catering and hospitality sector and the pressure on these businesses should not be underestimated.

"Business has been well and truly battered. Valued staff have faced uncertainty about their jobs, perishable goods bought in have been wasted and bookings could not be honoured.

"All these things take a terrible toll on the emotional and financial wellbeing of our businesses. Whilst we pride ourselves in resilience and community of our businesses its true that bounce back gets tougher each time."

As the second lockdown comes to an end on December 2, we look at some of these resilient businesses and how they are battling on... in this week's Skegness Standard.