The brewing and pub sector makes a huge economic contribution to East Worthing and Shoreham new figures from a study commissioned by the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) show. The sector supports 973 jobs across 41 pubs and provides £22m in value to the local economy.
Local MP Tim Loughton attended an event in the House of Commons yesterday where the new figures showing the impact were unveiled by the BBPA. The study was carried out by leading independent analysts, Oxford Economics.
Across the country the sector supports almost 900,000 jobs and adds £23bn in value to the UK economy.
Tim commented:
“I have been a long-time supporter of the brewing and pub industry and have lobbied past Chancellors and the current incumbent to do everything they can to help this important industry.
“I welcome this new research which shows the massive benefit the brewing and pub sector makes to our economy. The industry also plays an important role in our wider culture and our local communities.”
Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive of the BBPA, comments:
"The economic impact brewing and pubs has on the UK economy is clear for all to see, but on a local level the large number of people earning a living from the trade has a huge impact. This new data drives home how important our sector is for a vibrant and thriving local economy, alongside the huge importance of pubs to our local communities."