‘Shop Local’ Campaign Launches To Support Town Centre Traders

People are being urged to ‘shop local’ in the run-up to Christmas.

A campaign has been launched in Market Harborough to highlight importance of supporting independent retailers during the festive season.

Kyra Williams, President of Market Harborough Chamber of Trade and Commerce, told HFM traders are doing all they can to compete with on-line retailers:

Market Harborough

The campaign coincides with Small Business Saturday this weekend, a national initiative to encourage people to use their local shops.

Cllr Phil King, Leader of Harborough District Council, is backing the campaign and told HFM following the pandemic, independent retailers need the town’s support:

The Council used to offer free parking in its car parks on Saturdays in December, but like last year is not able to, due to increased financial pressures.