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City of Goleta votes to discontinue late fees for overdue library books GOLETA, Calif. - Visitors to the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries will no longer have to pay late fines for overdue books. During a meeting Tuesday night, the Goleta City Council unanimously approved the Library Advisory Commission's recommendation to do away with late fees. Starting July 1, 2021, patrons will only be billed for items that are 30 days overdue past their original due date, and no overdue fines will be charged. Existing fines will also be forgiven, however, guests will still owe for unreturned materia...

BUSINESSES across the district have expressed their excitement as scores get set to reopen next week. The Government announced non-essential retailers and pubs would be allowed to reopen from Monday, giving a lifeline to many businesses which have struggled under the latest lockdown. Allison Gray, the Chair of Maldon Business Board and owner of Willow & Fox, said it has been a long wait and businesses are happy to be opening their doors again. Allison Gray “It’s been challenging for so many Maldon businesses, but we are confident our high street will thrive with the support of th...

BUSINESS leaders have welcomed the Budget announcement this month, praising it as good news for businesses in Maldon. Allison Gray, owner of high street business Willow and Fox, is the chairman of the Maldon Business Board. She said: “What a year it’s been – let’s hope it is not to be repeated. “Rishi Sunak’s budget news is welcomed by the independent businesses in Maldon, especially the hospitality sector and personal care, who will receive the more substantial restart grants. “The extension of the flexible furlough will also help businesses as they recover, as we do ...

Businesses across Maldon have said that Tier 3 restrictions will be "financially disastrous" for high street business. Hospitality venues must close tomorrow after the Government announced Maldon would be among the areas in Essex moving to Tier 3. Allison Gray, chair of Maldon Business Board and owner of Willow and Fox, said she is staying "positive" after receiving some "amazing public support" over the past few weeks. She said: "The news of Tier 3 is tragic for hospitality businesses. Whilst I don't believe it's a shock that we have got to this stage, I do believe it has come earli...

Businesses across Maldon have said that Tier 3 restrictions will be "financially disastrous" for high street business. Hospitality venues must close tomorrow after the Government announced Maldon would be among the areas in Essex moving to Tier 3. Allison Gray, chair of Maldon Business Board and owner of Willow and Fox, said she is staying "positive" after receiving some "amazing public support" over the past few weeks. She said: "The news of Tier 3 is tragic for hospitality businesses. Whilst I don't believe it's a shock that we have got to this stage, I do believe it has come earli...