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Sat Oct 24, 2009 8:51 am

In UK there are several towns that have a local currency running along with the national currency. The intention seems to be to promote local trade. Is this a worthwhile initiative and have you had experience of a similar scheme.
http://totnes.transitionnetwork.org/totnespound/home

I see what you mean Stav, but I think there is more to it than that. Getting people to shop locally involves making it easy for them to do so. This involves good public transport, free parking, delivery options, quality products/services and competative price. If these things are not provided, the customer will drive to the nearest big supermarket and buy everything there.

Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:14 am

i think the parking issue is a major headache for local high streets... you are just not allowed to park anywhere these days, and small local shops suffer.

Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:53 am

With larger items or groceries you can't carry stuff a long distance to where you parked and public transport is not practical so you can understand why people bypass local shopping centres for out of town retail parks where parking is easy.

Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:15 pm

I've never heard of anything like this in the US, but it sounds like it could be a good idea. I live in a small resort town when, especially in the winter (the off-season) it's really important to buy locally. We have good (winter) parking and an OK bus system...I might talk to a councilperson about this idea.

Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:59 pm

latest reports suggest that it is working to a certain extent so perhaps it is worth a try..

Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:38 pm

I passed the web address you provided to our good council member...I hope that he'll be able to get some interest going with the other members; fingers crossed.

Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:27 pm

excellent... something may come of it, but even if not, it may get them thinking in new directions.

Deltic's commission charges are very reasonable, and I am sure you'll be presented with a bill in due course :mrgreen:

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