GO Local to Grow Local is a campaign recently unveiled by Northern Beaches Council.

The initiative aims to encourage the community to spend more on local businesses to bolster the local economy. Go Local to Grow Local will highlight the diversity of services Northern Beaches businesses provide, from dining to shopping to trade options.

‘We are confident that by rallying together as a community and making a conscious effort to support local businesses, we can create a more sustainable and prosperous future for the Northern Beaches,’ says Mayor Sue Heins.

By inviting residents, community groups and businesses to embrace a local shopping mindset, Northern Beaches Council hopes to reverse data that indicates $3.6 billion was spent outside the area in 2023, including $238 million in Chatswood and $390 million in the city.

‘Every dollar spent locally keeps the economy circulating within the community,’ says Mayor Heins. ‘It helps create jobs, strengthen the community ties and sustain the vibrant culture that makes living here so amazing.’

For the initiative, green stickers will be placed in the shop windows of local establishments and on social media profiles to encourage local shopping.