Speaking ahead of Small Business Saturday, Cllr Colin MacAlister, Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration, said: “On Saturday 3rd December, we promote our local independent businesses in Stockport at Small Business Saturday.
“It is essential that we all continue to support small local businesses throughout the
borough, as they have faced a series of unprecedented challenges over the last few years including Brexit, Covid-19 and the rising cost of energy, causing many independent businesses to close and others to really struggle.
“Our message is simple, shop local this Christmas and throughout the year!”
Cllr Grace Baynham, Cabinet Member with responsibilities including parking, added: “Stockport Council are providing free parking in all council-owned car parks in the District Centres’ on the four Saturdays in December leading up to Christmas, including Small Business Saturday.
“This is part of our plan to further invest in our district centres and to encourage everyone to get out and support local independent businesses across the borough.”
