Spotlight on High Street heroes
Residents in Perth and Kinross have just over a week left to nominate their High Street heroes.
People can put forward a local person, business or organisation which they feel has made a difference – from helping vulnerable neighbours to keeping town centres welcoming and safe as restrictions have eased.
The High Street Heroes Awards are being organised as part of the Scotland Loves Local campaign, which encourages shoppers across the country to think local first and back businesses in their own town centre before travelling further afield or turning to online retail giants.
Spearheaded by Scotland’s Towns Partnership, with the support of the Scottish Government, the multimedia promotion is part of the nation’s financial fightback from the disruption caused by coronavirus – encouraging everyone to act in line with all public safety guidelines.
Phil Prentice, chief officer of Scotland’s Towns Partnership, said: “Across Perth and Kinross, these are people who are at the heart of our communities.
“They go to remarkable lengths to support those around them - never more so than in recent months.
“Despite the challenges that they have faced, an amazing number have been at the heart of community responses, easing issues faced by their customers and neighbours, whether that be through making deliveries or even the simple act of regular phone calls to make sure that vulnerable people are well.
“Many have also contributed to ensuring our town centres are clean, safe and welcoming places to visit as lockdown restrictions have eased.
“We want to shine a spotlight on all that they have done.”
Nominations close on September 11. Nominations can be made at https:// lovelocal.scot/high-street-heroes.