It is a hand extended by the town hall of Sagy which observes with concern the situation of its traders crushed by the energy crisis.
To give a little air to its butcher and its butcher, the municipality has temporarily suspended rents of 500 euros.
“
We decided unanimously at a municipal meeting to provide an exemption of 500 euros in rent for each of the businesses for the next six months.
It will give them a boost
,” he explains.
This exceptional measure will be applied at least until June.
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“The suppliers considered him lucky”
The butcher's electricity bill has indeed gone from 500 to 900 euros, too heavy a burden for the owner who had to dismiss his son to balance the accounts.
The increase was even more violent for the village baker who saw his bill jump from 2,000 to 5,000 euros.
“
The suppliers considered him lucky.
The increase was to be 8,000 euros
, ”says Guy Paris.
“
They will probably fire a pastry chef and a saleswoman.
They will be able to balance their balance sheet but there will be a drop in production and turnover
, ”he regrets.
And the town hall plans to go further.
The merchant would like to invest in a bread oven, which is more energy efficient, but in this context it is impossible for him to finance this investment of 40,000 euros alone.
Guy Paris would like to offer to finance the oven up to 40% of the total price.
“
It will be under study for the 2023 budget
,” he assures.
But the accounts of the community are also upset by the rise in the price of gas.
Expenses have gone from 15,000 to 40,000 euros for heating the town hall and the two schools in the town.
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Alerted by the situation of the traders, the prefect of Val-d'Oise went to the scene.
Accompanied by the two directors of the Departmental Directorate of Public Finance (DDFP) and the Chamber of Trades and Crafts, he recalled the aid available.
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This visit was made to reassure.
They have seen the distress of these traders and will take up the case,
” explains Guy Paris.
The town hall has also distributed several leaflets to warn the inhabitants of the local crisis and encourage them to shop at the village merchants.
"
These businesses create momentum, we discuss, we meet […] It's a real place to live
," insists the mayor.
“
Now is the time to act!
It's not when the butcher closes that you have to cry!
he sighs.
