Larne celebrates independent retailers

The Mayor, Cllr Peter Johnston, with Mark Dobbin, vice-chair of Larne Traders Forum, Tracey Campbell, Business Engagement officer, Hazel Crothers, Woodsides, Gail Kelly, Town Centre Development, Mabel Richmond, (Bake) and Glyn Roberts, Retail NI.

Mid and East Antrim Council highlighted the initiative on Saturday (July 4) as the borough moves through the recovery phase of the coronavirus crisis.

Independent business owners account for around 65% of the approximately 290,000 retail outlets in the UK

The Mayor, Councillor Peter Johnston, said: “Mid and East Antrim is open for business, and I hope our community will show their support for our smaller, independent retailers as we continue to move out of the lockdown restrictions.

Mabel Richmond from Bake chats with the Mayor, Cllr Peter Johnston and Glyn Roberts, Retail NI.

“Many of our businesses have been there to support us when we needed them. Some have stayed open on the ‘front line’ to serve the community and it is now our turn to repay the gesture and give them back the support they deserve.”

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Irene McGookin, of Thompsons Lighting, with the Mayor, Cllr Peter Johnston and Glyn Roberts, Retail NI.

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