Actor Will Mellor, who is know for his roles in Coronation Street and Hollyoaks, is fronting a campaign to get Stockport businesses bouncing again as they recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mr Mellor, who also starred in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, appears in the 'It’s Time to Get' film which also features local retailers.
The campaign is designed to promote and showcase local businesses and to encourage people to shop, meet and think local and has been created by One Stockport.
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Mr Mellor said: "Like towns and cities across the UK, the pandemic has been tough for all of us.
"But it’s hit the smaller independent businesses especially hard. Which is why we need to be thinking 'local' in everything we do.
"Whether we’re shopping, having a night out or meeting friends, let’s stay local and buy local and let’s get the borough’s businesses bouncing again."
Steve Oliver, chair of Stockport Economic Alliance, added: "By supporting local businesses, we can help to rebuild our local economy; by building on the resilience and the support we will all become better connected; and by building confidence and staying strong we can all work together to deliver a successful recovery.
"We all have a part to play because together we are stronger, together we are One Stockport."
Cllr David Meller, cabinet member for economy and regeneration at Stockport Council, said: "This campaign highlights some of our fantastic independent businesses across the borough who really deserve our support after a tough 18 months.
"By shopping local you are not only boosting the local economy, you are also having a positive impact on the environment.
"If more people chose to shop local and walked or cycled to their destination, it would help considerably in reducing air pollution and traffic. So not only are you supporting local businesses, you are reducing your carbon footprint too.
"Let’s all get behind our wonderful businesses right here on our doorstep in Stockport and show our support."
The film is available to watch on YouTube.
