Two North East Lincolnshire businesses come out on top in the UK for Love Local Day
The annual event, which began in 2019 and is run by the digital shopping platform LoveAppy, takes place on February 14 and recognizes the UK’s most loved local businesses.
Twenty businesses were selected from the thousands of nominations, they provided a great representation of great British high streets.
Two local businesses, It Started with a Stitch in Grimsby, and The Secret Wardrobe in Cleethorpes made that top 20.
The panel formed statements regarding each business on the NELC website.
In regards to It Started With A Stich: “The passion of the business owner in supporting community and fellow makers shined through “Gemma took the leap to open her own shop and fulfil a personal dream and then lockdown came the day after she opened. So, after 2 years she is thriving and she is such a champion for other local businesses and communities. She shines inside and out!”
The Secret Wardrobe, in Cleethorpes also received praise: “Staff honesty and friendliness was at the fore of many of their nominations “Staff was super friendly, professional, and helpful, kept my spirits up during lockdown when delivering, socially distanced, and safely. Items they sell are superb, excellent value. My favourite shop in Cleethorpes.”
The Top 20 selected businesses will receive thank you gifts purchased from other local businesses in their area.
Cllr Callum Procter, the Cabinet member for economic growth, said: “This is absolutely brilliant news, and I’m delighted to see how much people have appreciated their local businesses, spending the time to send in nominations.
“Last Saturday, we had the LOVE YOUR TOWN event in Grimsby led by The Culture House and supported by the Government’s Welcome Back Fund. This saw hundreds of people enjoying street entertainment, art installations, family yoga and crafting, music, and more while they shopped. The LOVE event is spreading to Immingham on Friday and Cleethorpes on Saturday this week, and I’d love people to get out in their local area and support local businesses as part of this.”
Record nominations were received for Love Local Day, a campaign that asks people to nominate their most loved local businesses from across the UK.
Dr. Jackie Mulligan, Founder of Love Local Day said “We have been overwhelmed by the nominations this year. There is a growing emotional connection to local businesses following the pandemic.
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