Residents in West Dunbartonshire are being encouraged to ‘think local first’ and support local businesses as part of a new council campaign.

The Love Local campaign has been developed by West Dunbartonshire Council, Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce and Business Gateway to support local business owners who have worked tirelessly throughout lockdown to deliver vital services.

Businesses in Alexandria, Balloch, Clydebank and Dumbarton town centres will be offered a variety of marketing materials and business support intended to encourage increased footfall in the areas.

The aim is to highlight how local businesses have adapted to support public health guidelines, as well as reassure communities that town centres have reopened safely with enhanced safety measures in place.

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The campaign, which is being launched on October 5 following a successful application for funding from the Scotland’s Towns Partnership, will run alongside the national campaign Scotland Loves Local.

The council was awarded £25,000 of funding to help support local businesses through the pandemic.