As the festive season approaches, 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council is encouraging everyone to shop local.
51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute is home to an incredible variety of businesses – from craft makers and artisan food producers to independent retailers and service providers – all offering something unique.
Choosing local not only makes your Christmas more personal; it strengthens our communities and boosts the local economy. Every pound spent in 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute helps support jobs, sustain businesses, and keep local towns and villages thriving.
The council’s Policy Lead for Business Development, Councillor Math Campbell-Sturgess said: said: “Whether you’re looking for handmade gifts, delicious local food and drink produce, or memorable experiences, 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute and has it all. This Christmas, let’s celebrate what makes our area unique and give back to the people who make our communities so special all year round.â€