David Burrowes raises the concerns of small business owners who are facing up to a 120% increase in business rates as a result of the 2010 revaluation.

Last week Enfield's Mayor Cllr E Savva was joined by David Burrowes MP for a charity fundraiser at Aladins Indian Restaurant. The evening raised over £500 for the St Marks Learning Centre.

The Council's pledge of 6 free car parking days as part of our Back Local Businesses campaign seems to be going down well if the reception from Green Lanes businesses is any indication.

Last week I asked the Business Minister what he would tell small businesses whom I have been meeting throughout my constituency to help them through the recession. His reply was symptomatic of much Government action over the last few months: lots of frenetic announcements but precious little help actually reaching the small businesses that so desperately need it.