Tearful, frustrated but still hopeful: Reaction from a day when Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth were told to stay under the highest Covid restrictions
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Warwickshire has been told today (Thursday) that it must stay in tier three - the highest tier of Covid restrictions.
Many had hoped that we would be moved down to tier two to help our pubs and restaurants.
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Hide AdBut sadly, that was not the case - and many business leaders said they were not surprised by the news.
On another busy day, here is a round-up of the reaction to the news:
‘It feels like Armageddon, I just feel like crying’ says Leamington restaurateur
News today of no imminent escape for his business from the Tier 3 restrictions has prompted fresh criticism of the measures which, he claims, could signal ‘ruin’ for hospitality in Warwickshire
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Hide AdBID Leamington calls on hospitality and leisure businesses in town to ‘make noise’ after it was kept in Tier 3 restrictions
BID Leamington is calling on hospitality and leisure businesses in the town to ‘make some noise’ after it was kept in Tier 3 restrictions today (Thursday).
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Hide AdBusiness leaders across Warwickshire not surprised by decision
They will continue to lobby the government for more financial support for businesses
Glamping retreat owners on Warwickshire/Oxfordshire border now face refunding more than £17k worth of Christmas bookings
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Hide AdThe owners of a glamping retreat on the Warwickshire/Oxfordshire border are now having to face refunding more than £17,000 worth of Christmas booking due to the continued tier 3 restrictions.
County council leader's rallying call and message of hope to Warwickshire residents
"I am confident that, by working together, we can all look forward to a brighter 2021," she said