As part of our Big Plan, we want to make the BCP region one of the best coastal places in the world in which to live, work, invest and play. Creating vibrant communities is key to achieving this goal.
A thriving high street can help enhance the potential of a local area, enabling people to socialise as well as shop. Supporting local helps to create these areas, which in turn helps to support the local economy, create local jobs and foster friendly, local communities who support one another.
Across the area, we’ve got numerous local areas to visit, all brimming with personality, passion and pride with some offering locally sourced items which aren’t available through major online retailers so you can choose things that are really unique to the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area.
Residents and visitors can pop into Southbourne and discover a whole host of shops with friendly faces waiting to greet you, visit Highcliffe village and receive a warm welcome from the businesses and retailers in this coastal location, or discover an abundance of shops, café’s and local businesses in Broadstone, there really is something for everyone!
Businesses across our area are united in encouraging everyone to support local. Look out for the stickers in their windows – you can even create a game spotting these stickers when you’re out and about to keep your little ones occupied!
These local businesses rely on everyone spending locally, that's why we are encouraging you to make an active choice to spend locally to keep the BCP area’s unique local businesses thriving. Now more than ever before we’re asking everyone to preserve the heart of the community by supporting local and find out what hidden gems you can discover! To find out more about Support Local please contact the Economic Development team.
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