Local Family Businesses in Gloucester

There has never been a more important time to support and celebrate independent local businesses and help them stay afloat amidst local lockdowns, which have wreaked havoc on our high streets.

While the government is doing its part to protect the economy, there are also plenty of ways we can support our favourite local businesses, from family-run bakeries and restaurants, to clothes shops and garden centres.

Choosing to shop at your local businesses instead of the larger chain stores has many benefits.

Help the high street and support the local economy – Shopping at local businesses pumps money into the local economy, and by spending money in your local shop, restaurant, café or pub, you can do your bit to aid our national recovery across the country.

Save jobs, and create even more – Supporting our high streets creates jobs in local communities, which makes for a better place to live and work, and creates a healthy economy for the community.

Great deals – You might be surprised to see just how competitive the prices are in your local shops. Independent retailers often reward regular customers, while others often provide great deals that can’t be found in major outlets, meaning people save money as they spend.

A safe way to shop – Businesses across the country have been following government guidance and implementing a range of measures to ensure people are safe while they shop, such as customer limits inside the store, plastic partitions at tills and hand sanitizing stations.

Preserving the heart of the community – A thriving high street is key to boosting the potential of a village or town where people can socialise as well as shop. Local businesses also generate revenue to support council services such as libraries, parks and roads that benefit communities across the UK.

A better shopping experience – Small businesses are often run by people who live nearby. As the UK continues to recover from the pandemic, the experience of buying locally from a friendly face offers a dose of normality that many people may have missed.

Here are some local businesses we love to support