Christmas arrives at Commercial Street
With the arrival of the Market Cross Christmas tree, the Christmas spirit has definitely arrived at Commercial Street.
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Buy Local Film Launched
Living Lerwick launched a short film this week explaining how shopping local benefits many in our small communities.
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Double High Street Hero Recognition
Project Manager, Emma Miller and Director, Edna Irvine have both been recognised in the recent High Street Hero award announcements for the work they have done to support businesses in Shetland during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The message this spending season is: SHOP LOCAL
The message this spending season is: SHOP LOCAL
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Winners Galore in October
The town centre activities held over the October holidays have attracted good levels of footfall to the town centre and provided much needed cheer for those taking part, and lots of prize winners.
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Loyalty scheme pays out for local shopper
Anna Marie Arthur from Whalsay was today drawn as the winner of the Spend at the Street campaign launched by Living Lerwick at the end of June. 446 completed loyalty cards were handed in, from 2680 handed out from local shops and cafes to encourage spending local after lockdown closures.
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Customer Guidance
Businesses in Lerwick town centre are delighted to be welcoming customers through their doors once again. Expect some changes to your shopping or eating out experience - our guidance will help you know what to expect.
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Spend at da Street
Living Lerwick has launched a campaign to encourage customers to return to spending with Commercial Street businesses following the Covid-19 closures. Customers have the chance to win a £200 shopping spree.
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Free Resources Available for Businesses
Funding from the Shetland Retailers Association and the BID Resilience Fund has enabled information posters and safety starter kits to be made available for up to 150 Shetland retail businesses.
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Living Lerwick Widens Support Network
Living Lerwick have received national and local funding to provide a wider network of support to businesses throughout Shetland, and review business resilience in the coming months.
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