A new website has been launched to enable North Yorkshire businesses and tradespeople who can work under Covid-19 restrictions to connect with potential customers.
North Yorkshire Buy Local has been created by North Yorkshire County Council to allow businesses and tradespeople that continue to provide essential goods and services during the outbreak to reach people in need.
Businesses can register in a range of categories, including food suppliers, retail, property services, transport, professional services and accommodation for key workers.
County council leader Cllr Carl Les said: “This is an extremely difficult time for businesses, as it is for those of us who are in self-isolation or staying at home to help to slow the spread of Covid-19.
“Across the county, we have businesses that can offer vital services and people in need of those services.
“As businesses register on our Buy Local website it will help to bring these two together by making it easy for businesses to tell people where they are and what they offer and by giving customers a single place to check what is available to them locally.
“I urge all eligible traders and businesses to register on the site as soon as possible to help us to create a comprehensive one-stop shop for North Yorkshire residents.”
Information received from businesses will be assessed for suitability for the site.
The aim will be to verify information within 24 hours during working days, after which residents will be able to access the information and contact businesses directly.
To register visit www.northyorks.gov.uk/buy-local.
To use this website you must be aged 18 years or over. Please verify your age before entering the site.
