Mechanic shortage and high business rates heard in parliament

Oswestry garage is facing the same challenges as many independents are also going through

Mechanic shortage and high business rates heard in parliament

North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan has advocated for High Street rate reform in the House of Commons, following a visit to KC Garages in Oswestry.

The garage is facing challenges such as a shortage of mechanics and high business rates. Morgan and mechanic Niall Jones discussed the difficulties of running a small or medium-sized business, particularly in light of high energy bills and the challenge of recruiting skilled workers in a rural county like north Shropshire.

Morgan has previously discussed business rate reform with ministers and has raised the issue again in the Commons chamber. She asked the Minister to consider a fundamental reform of business rates to support businesses that need a High Street presence

Source: Oswestry & Border Counties Advertizer

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