Cheshire West and Chester is encouraging everyone to shop local

The global economy is in the doldrums and while Cheshire West's business base is broad and diverse, local businesses are feeling the effects of the recession just like anywhere else. As a resourceful borough, we have to find local solutions.

Buying local boosts our economy

Local businesses shape the character of our community and rely on our local custom to thrive.

So we're asking:

• shoppers to pledge to buy local
• local businesses to sign up and promote their products and services online.

Together we can help protect Cheshire West and Chester from the worst of these difficult economic times.

Shoppers:

• find out why you should buy locally
• promise your support to local businesses
• search for businesses local to you (see below)

Businesses:

• add your business to our website, where local shoppers can find you
• see who has signed up already
• download a Bouncing Back - Buy Local window poster (PDF 54KB)

Where's my local business?

In the coming weeks, we will be adding lists of businesses who support the Buy Local campaign. Use this section to find out the nearest to you.

• Chester and area
• Frodsham and Helsby
• Malpas
• Neston
• Northwich
• Winsford