Make It Local

Make it Local is an initiative that is designed to encourage people within the district to shop locally and support local businesses. 

Christmas 2024 Make It Local Campaign

The Council is rolling out a new advertising and promotional campaign over the Christmas period, encouraging everyone to ‘Make it Local’ by buying from, celebrating and supporting their local and independent businesses.

Featuring the strapline ‘This Christmas, Make it Local’ the campaign launches on Monday 2 December and introduces the friendly faces behind some of the district’s independent businesses while focusing on the message that small business owners are a vital part of our community. Through a mix of digital, print, social media and promotional PR, the ‘Make it Local’ campaign showcases businesses in Newry, Downpatrick, Ballynahinch, Camlough, Kilkeel, Newcastle and Warrenpoint.

Coinciding with the busy Christmas shopping period the campaign is designed to engage residents and visitors alike by showcasing the fantastic variety of goods and services available throughout the district, encouraging shoppers to support local and independent businesses when making their festive purchases, to help foster a thriving, resilient, and sustainable community and local economy across the district.