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‘Positive Possil’ supports Scotland Loves Local Week
‘Positive Possil’ supports Scotland Loves Local Week
We are holding an ‘Afternoon Tea’ event at Saracen House on Tuesday 26th August 2025 from 1 – 4 p.m. to bring traders, shoppers and partners together to raise awareness of local businesses, encourage people to stop and shop in Possilpark and to find out more about local services.
The Scotland Loves Local campaign is a national initiative designed to encourage communities to support their local high streets.
The theme for Scotland Loves Local Week is People Make Places and we can all celebrate by supporting our local businesses in Possilpark. Many of these are long standing businesses in the community and some are newer to the area. They are the lifeblood of our economy so let’s get behind them and ‘love local’.
When we love local, we can create better places to live, work and visit. By supporting local, we are choosing to back local businesses and the people behind them. Together, we can build stronger communities for a more sustainable future.
Behind every shopfront is a neighbour, a friend or family, so let’s support the people who make our places great this Scotland Loves Local Week.
Chair of Possilpark Improvement District, Jim Garrity, said;
“ Every time we choose to spend locally—whether it’s buying from a neighbourhood shop, using a local service provider, or supporting a community initiative—we’re making a meaningful investment in our own communities. Local spending helps small businesses thrive, creating jobs, and It also strengthens social ties, preserving the unique character of our area.
By choosing local, we’re not just making a purchase—we’re building a stronger, more resilient community. Let’s keep it local and keep it thriving."
More information will be available from Positive Possil (Possilpark Improvement District) over the coming weeks and it is our aim to work together with businesses and community to work on issues, concerns, ideas and aspirations for Possilpark.
You can contact Positive Possil on: info@positivepossil.co.uk or leave a message for Margaret Fraser, c/o ng homes, Saracen House, 139 Saracen Street, Possilpark leaving your contact details.
