WATCH NOW: OxLEP digital Q&A: ‘What impact will Coronavirus have on our rural economy?'

The fourth in our series of digital Q&Ascreated to support our business community during the COVID-19 pandemictook place yesterday afternoon (20 May).

This weekwe focused on rural issues brought about by the pandemic and asked the question: ‘What impact will Coronavirus have on our rural economy?’.

Our panel chaired by radio presenter Howard Bentham included:

• Michael Valenzia – South East Regional Director CLA
• Matthew Rymer – Founder and Director Happerley
• Nigel Tipple – Chief Executive OxLEP

During this Q&Aour panel discussed the initial impact COVID-19 has had on the agricultural sector and rural community the supportive measures that have been put in-place by Government for rural businesses and communities as well as how the pandemic has added to pressures brought about via floodingclimate change and Brexit.

Our panel also discuss findings from a recent CLA report: ‘Restarting the economy in rural areas’. 

View the CLA report

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