Plight of businesses open during Covid in Bury St Edmunds | East Anglian Daily Times
But she added: "I'm just concerned that only surviving on a shoestring will not last forever if trade/footfall doesn’t increase. Catherine, owner of Clear to Sea in St John's Street, said "surviving on a shoestring" couldn't last forever - Credit: CHARLOTTE BOND "Taxes, VAT bills, alongside other everyday bills connected to a shop have to be paid. "I believe the small Independent businesses should be supported as they may be the future when major chains have closed. "Independent businesses offer support to the community. A personal service and a friendly face." Catherine Winn said small, i...