Our Love Croydon Shop Local campaign celebrates Croydon’s businesses and high streets. The resilience and creativity our businesses have shown to keep going, as well as everything that’s been done to keep staff, customers and the community safe has been inspirational.

We’ve supported businesses with updates via our weekly bulletin and visits from our information officers and Covid marshals, keeping them up-to-date with the latest government and public health guidance.

Our bright and welcoming high street banners, ground and shop stickers have been in place reminding people to keep their distance to keep safe. We’ve also distributed over £93 million in grants to Croydon businesses, helping them survive through the pandemic.

Now we can all do our bit to support them by shopping with them whenever we can and respecting any Covid-19 measures that they have in place.

Why not shout out your favourite local gems using #LoveCroydonShopLocal on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or by telling us all about them by emailing: communications@croydon.gov.uk.

Six reasons to Love Croydon Shop Local

If you need more reasons why you should shop local, check these out:

1. Boost your local economy

When you shop locally, you’re not only supporting your neighbourhood businesses, your local community also benefits with money going back into strengthening the local economy.

2. Create local jobs

Supporting local means saving and creating jobs in your neighbourhood, this improves opportunities for young people to get experience and helps create healthier communities.

3. You’ll be in the safest of hands

Our local businesses have been working so hard making sure they’re following all government guidance to keep staff and customers safe on our high streets.

4. Snap up great offers

Local businesses, whether home-based or on the high street can offer fantastic value for money and often offer great deals on websites or social media. Enjoy the quirks of independent traders and their range of choice and unique, locally-made products not available anywhere else!

If you live in South Norwood or Purley, check out their digital hubs for the latest offers straight to your phone.

5. Do your bit for the environment

Rather than jumping in the car to pop to the shops, why not take a walk or cycle to your local high street to reduce air pollution and reduce traffic? Also, local shops often source products locally reducing their carbon footprint, making it a win-win!

6. Get to know your local community

Popping to the shops can be so much more than just grabbing a pint of milk; get to know the local friendly faces in your area by taking time to chat to the wonderful people that run these important cornerstones in our community.