TEST Valley Borough Council has been rewarded for its work in supporting small businesses.
Wessex’s branch of the Federation of Small Businesses awarded Test Valley with this year’s Most Innovative ‘Small Business Friendly’ Programme, Project or Campaign award for their support to businesses during this year’s floods.
The FSB was impressed with Test Valley’s response to the flooding and how it helped local businesses to recover.
The awards were introduced by regional vice-chairman, Tim Colman, who praised the councils for their commitment to small businesses within their respective areas.
He said: “The awards aim to recognise, and publically acknowledge, the significant work undertaken by local authorities, in supporting the micro and small business community.
“Similar to pressures on many businesses, we are aware of financial pressures on councils as well, and will try to acknowledge any organisations that go ‘above and beyond’ what may normally be expected.”
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