We are encouraging residents and visitors to 'Shop Charnwood' as part of a campaign to support our local high streets and businesses.
Discover Charnwood, the borough's destination brand, and Charnwood Borough Council are making the call to encourage people to spend their money locally if they can and support local businesses.
We will be showcasing some of our amazing local businesses through a number of spotlights which will be posted on the Discover Charnwood website and across our social media and other channels.
Businesses are also encouraged to get in touch if they would like to be part of the campaign.
And if you know of a great business that we should feature, then you can also let us know.
Get in touch if you're a business owner or would like to tell us about a business.
Reasons to buy local
There are many reasons to support local businesses, including:
1. Supports the local economy
2. Protects jobs
3. You can find something different or unique
4. Great deals and good value can be found
5. Helps the environment if you reduce travel by car
6. Local businesses often support local community events and groups
7. Local businesses can be at the heart of communities and like cafes and pubs are venues people can meet
8. They bring character and life to town and village centres
Ways you can help
1. Make a purchase – it really doesn't have to be large - a coffee, cake or a birthday card, it all counts.
2. Give a rave review – if you've had good service or love your favourite café, butcher or bookshop then tell someone about it. Leave a review on their website or social media profiles. Tell a friend. Take a friend to visit. You can tell the Buy Charnwood about a great business by tagging in Discover Charnwood, Charnwood Borough Council or Love Loughborough on social media profiles. We'll give it a share. You can also use the hashtag #ShopCharnwood.
