In Richmond upon Thames, we are fortunate to have a diverse and unique offering
of local independent shops on our doorstep. These businesses and the amazing
contribution of the people who run them help to give each area of our borough a
sense of place and community, with its own strong identity.
There are some incredible stories and people behind our borough's local businesses, who help to create a
personalised and enjoyable shopping experience for everyone who walks through their doors.
We know that people will be carefully considering how and where they spend their money this season. By shopping locally, you are not
only playing a key role in helping to maintain a strong jobs market for our local communities, but also helping our business owners to
survive the difficult times.
When you buy from business owners you trust, you know that you're going away with quality, often one-of-a-kind products and services.
Spending money locally and spending time getting to know your local businesses will ensure we maintain the strong communities
characteristic of Richmond upon Thames and remain resilient as a borough during on-going uncertainties.
Shopping locally helps shape and strengthen our neighbourhoods
Supporting local business brings many benefits to our borough, such as building relationships within the community and helping
support the local economy and local jobs, while creating a more vibrant and unified neighbourhood.
Your support not only helps local businesses to survive, but succeed, and is an investment in your local area. Thriving businesses in your
area will find ways to give back, such as through sponsorships, local events and acting as a support system for the most vulnerable in our
community, which we have seen happen on an overwhelming scale in recent years.
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