A campaign has been launched to encourage North Herts residents to support their local retailersduring the third national lockdown.
North Herts District Council is asking residents to make a new year pledge to support local businesses.
NHDC has launched Shop Local Shop Safe campaign to support businesses during lockdown.- Credit: NHDC
The pandemic has had a huge impact on shops, pubs and restaurants, but NHDC is hitting back with its Shop Safe, Shop Local campaign.
Cllr Keith Hoskins, executive member for enterprise and co-operative development explains. Every year we make a New Years resolution to lose weight, get fit etc, but in 2021 its vital we also support our own communities.
"By buying your meat from a local butcher, or ordering a takeaway from a local caf or restaurant, you will provide much-needed support to your local community.
During the pandemic, towns across the region from Hitchin to Royston have worked tirelessly to offer shoppers an online experience.
Many retailers now offer online shoppingwhilemany cafes and restaurants are offering takeaways.
The latest researchreveals that for every 1 spent with a local, independent business, between 50p and 70p circulates back into that local economy.
Cllr Hoskins, adds: We all love our High Streets, but we all need to do our bit to support local businesses.
"Its simple, we have to buy from local retailers and order takeaway services otherwise we lose them! I would urge residents to support local businesses during the pandemic by purchasing local goods and services online.
The Shop Safe, Shop Local campaign is part of the North Herts rReopening the High Streets Safely Programme.
How to shop safely:
To find out more about the latest COVID-19 news in your region, http://www.north-herts.gov.uk/shopsafe.
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How to Shop Safe and local in North Herts - The Comet
