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Initiative to extend after success

Hartlepool has seen a rise in trading thanks to a local initiative, and now the scheme is set to extend.

The success of the Buy Local initiative has improved buying in the Hartlepool Enterprise Centre and the revitialisation of the Middleton Grange Market Hall.

The next phase will encourage all business owners in Hartlepool to register and pledge to become a Buy Local retailer or business, giving them special offers and discounts.

Andrea Miles, Manager of Hartlepool Enterprise Centre, said: “The Buy Local campaign has been a huge success, certainly in the face of this recession.

“There have been teething problems at times and certain things haven’t worked out, but we have continued to talk to the businesses of Hartlepool to find out exactly what they want and need.

“We are so excited for the next phase of Buy Local because it means every business and shopper in Hartlepool can get involved and we hope as many as possible do.”

The website is set to go live soon in the New Year, and once members have signed up they will be sent an information pack, an offer poster to promote their exclusive offers to Buy Local Benefits Card Owners, and a data capture sheet.

Ms Miles added: “The recession continues to bite down so businesses big and small have to do everything they can to fight back.

“Pledging support for the Buy Local campaign will hopefully give them an extra push to help them through the recession and, with a bit of hard work, thrive when we come out of it.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .