Lanark Business Improvement District signs Scotland Loves Local Pledge

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Businesses in Lanark have made a commitment to step up support for each other - by buying local whenever they can.Discover Lanark Business Improvement District has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge, a promise that it will encourage its members to think local first.And they are encouraging other businesses to follow their lead - as well as issuing a rallying cry for residents to do the same at home too.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The statement of intent has been made ahead of Scotland Loves Local Week, seven days of national activity highlighting the work taking place to make communities fit for the future, underpinned by critical local support.And its importance has been highlighted by Douglas MacMillan, the vice-chair of Discover Lanark.His family has run Jacks the Ironmongers, in Hyndford Place, since 1985 - with the business in existence for at least 100 years before that.Mr MacMillan said: “If local businesses don’t receive support from their community, they won’t last long.

It’s crucial for residents to back the town’s businesses to ensure their survival and growth.“Fortunately, the Lanark community is very supportive of each other.

We need that not just to continue but actually to increase.“I believe a successful business community is crucial to the health and development of the