Alexandria businesses impacted by six months of work to regenerate the Vale are set for more support from West Dunbartonshire Council.
However, calls for a universal rent abatement for small, family-owned firms during the course of the disruption were rejected by the leading Labour group – who instead say they will focus on more targeted help.
Community Party councillor Jim Bollan submitted a motion calling on rent to be suspended for family businesses for the 26-week duration of works, as he highlighted the case of one business owner who made just £13 in half a day.
