A West End Broomhill Launderette & Dry Cleaners shells out £1,700 on rates per month - adding to costs mounting to about £5,000 without even counting electricity.
Angela would alternatively welcome a reduction in rates and said assistance received during the pandemic was very welcome with grants distributed. She said money currently going on rates could be used to make other investments. And self service washing machines at petrol stations are creating new competition for traditional launderettes according to Angela.
Glasgow west Conservative candidate Faten Hameed calls for the Scottish Government and local authorities to do more to support Angela and other small business owners. "The rent is a killer for businesses. The business has been operating for many years. It should be stable now and not have to fight all the time."