Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The owner of a soft play centre says a government grant boost will allow her to “tread water” but warned more support is needed to keep the industry afloat.Julie Thomas was forced to close The Wee Play Place in Alexandria when the lockdown hit in March and has no idea when she’ll be able to reopen.She has joined an alliance of soft play business owners across Scotland lobbying the Scottish Government for clarity and financial help.And last week, ministers announced one-off grants of up to £50,000 to soft play firms, as well as nightclubs.Julie welcomed the £10,000 grant she is expecting to receive but said businesses like hers need ongoing support like.
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