A FISH and chip shop in Bradford is closing due to the rising costs of fish, energy and other essential materials.

Queensbury Fisheries, on Brighouse Road, Queensbury announced on Facebook yesterday that it is closing its doors as the business is no longer cost-effective to run, despite being busy with customers.

The post read: "Unfortunately due to the continuing rise in costs of fish, energy and other essential materials it is just not cost-effective to run the business. This has not been an easy decision for us as we have been really busy and we value all of our customers."

The owners of the family-run business told the T&A that "we are not closing due to lack of custom, it's due to the prices from all suppliers across the board that's stopping the business from making a profit."

Queensbury Fisheries' last day of business will be on April 15 - Good Friday.
"We have had the most amazing time building up our small business to where it is today and we would like to thank all of our customers for your support.

"We have had so many laughs with you along the way. A huge thank you again for your custom through the last three years," they added.

Chip shops across the district are struggling due to the increase in energy costs, and rising costs of food materials.

Andrew Webster, owner of Webster's fish and chips - which has several shops across the district told the T&A earlier this week that he is having to close his Clayton shop for two hours in the afternoon to minimise bills.

He said: "I've started closing the shop from 2pm to 4 pm and I'm just hoping customers come in around them times so I can turn the pans off to save gas."

Mrs Aujla, Owner of Undercliffe Fisheries, added that it's not just energy prices that are causing concern but stock including the fresh fish has more than doubled.

“Fish is rising, you’re looking at £19.50 a box to £42 now. That on top of the rising energy prices doesn’t help, especially when you’re a small business,” she said.

A survey conducted by The Office For National Statistics found that 60 per cent of Businesses in the food and beverage sector reported being affected by the rise in energy prices, compared with 38 per cent across all sectors.