Lets focus on the top business stories, starting with what is going on in england. England has returned to a tiered system of coronavirus restrictions this morning, its Second National lockdown has come to an end. After nearly a month of closures, non essential shops, including hairdressers and beauty salons, can reopen and many are taking advantage of new rules which will allow them to trade for longer hours, hoping for a pre christmas rush. According to data out today, prices in shops are falling as retailers try and shift the stock they have. Good news for shoppers but will it be enough to save beleaguered stores from going under . Andrew goodacre is chief executive of the British Independent Retailers Association andrew, thank you for being on the programme. First of all, tell us, how are your members preparing for this vital month for them . Good morning. Yes, this is the most important december ever, i think of the retail large and small. Members have been working hard over the p
But this shows that well, it shows to me there are implementations far beyond just this project in article 10. And i am referring to the secretary of interiors standards. Over which we have heard before this commission a lot of testimony whether they were rules that must be followed or whether they are really a series of standards and guidelines that are to be applied from situation to situation without regard and offer technical viewpoint. I support the motion and recommendation as its written. And i do want to say i think its important that we be flexible and that we attempt to accomplish for each project that comes before us what ought to be done in order to preserve the property if it reasonably fits within the secretaries standards or in this case, the standards set forth in article 10. Commissioners any other comments . Seeing none, i have one speaker card calling names im thankful for the privilege of the perfumed i want to simply ask you to support the recommendation to the boa
To 1716 street historically noeng known as marcus book store and jim boss bob of section of the planning code. This is a historic moment for me. I was working behind the counter of marcus book store. I think the next step needs to be National Landmark designation. Thanks thank you. Two more speaker cards calling names morning, commissioners. I just wanted to ask for a little bit of clarification on the commissioners condominiums regarding flexibility and referring to article 10 as a guideline. As youre aware theres litigation surrounding this property. Were certainly in support of preserving his history and we dont want any of the commissions decisions made on this property to influence the outcome of litigation. That would help both parties in that common understanding. Thank you thank you good afternoon. Im mr. Anderson. I recently helped to save the landmark of marcus book store it was a 9 month battle against city bank and we raised 175,000. I understand how important the marcus bo
But this shows that well, it shows to me there are implementations far beyond just this project in article 10. And i am referring to the secretary of interiors standards. Over which we have heard before this commission a lot of testimony whether they were rules that must be followed or whether they are really a series of standards and guidelines that are to be applied from situation to situation without regard and offer technical viewpoint. I support the motion and recommendation as its written. And i do want to say i think its important that we be flexible and that we attempt to accomplish for each project that comes before us what ought to be done in order to preserve the property if it reasonably fits within the secretaries standards or in this case, the standards set forth in article 10. Commissioners any other comments . Seeing none, i have one speaker card calling names im thankful for the privilege of the perfumed i want to simply ask you to support the recommendation to the boa
Will this ac transit bus be interest there in the morning to get to you work is in the board sits down to meet in minutes and hopes of averting a strike. Good evening, everyone. Ac transit workers could walk at midnight meaning you wont ride. Abc 7 news nick smith is live with the latest on the possibility of a strike. Nick . We have new information a special meeting happening now. Latest deal being presented to the board of directors now, i have just learned on the surface it appears to be good news or positive step forward i have confirmed with a source that both sides are moves are moving closer. Management wants workers to pay 10 of the costs. About 120 every two weeks a fee phased in over three years. My source tells me Union Members will contribute to their health care. The first year, atu local 192 will pay 70 towards their health care package. The third year members will contribute 180. Sticking point still being discussed or negotiated secondyear terms, now, management wants w