Welcome to the Local Economy Group..
AIM
To make the town as self-sufficient as possible in the necessities of life. To encourage residents to support the local shops in order to keep the town centre active and profitable. To keep Kirkbymoorside as an attractive place to do the weekly shopping. To encourage communication and mutual help between the team of local retailers. To keep money circulating within the local community rather than being pocketed by the shareholders of giant, distant corporations.
EXPLANATION & PROJECTS
A proportion of every pound that is spent locally is then re-used locally and brings immediate and increased benefits to the local community.
● Producing a fully indexed Shopping Guide for the town, to encourage residents to shop locally
● Bringing together local retailers to share ideas about the local economy
● Explore the possibility of creating a local currency
CONTACT
Paul Brewster: paul@summitbookshop.co.uk Tel: 01751 430033
June Emerson: juneemerson@phonecoop.coop Tel: 01751 430907
MEETINGS
Each meeting arranged at the end of the previous one. Contact June or Paul for the date of the next meeting.
