A short film has been produced to encourage Sandbach residents to shop locally this Christmas.

The one minute video by Cheshire East can be viewed by clicking on the link here. and scrolling across to Sandbach.

The purpose of the clip is to promote supporting Sandbach businesses, while keeping COVID-safe.

Businesses featured in the clip include Sandbach's Thursday market, Brooks of Sandbach butchers, Peever's men's clothing store and Gibsons' Greengrocers & Deli.

The winter rollout of Cheshire East Council's "Say 'hi' to the High Street" campaign includes ten other videos promoting Cheshire East's 11 towns, as the build-up to Christmas gathers pace.

Councillor Nick Mannion, chair of Cheshire East Council's economy and growth committee, said: "The recent discovery of the new coronavirus variant, Omicron has created a new challenge for all of us, as restrictions have changed again.

"Masks are once more required to be worn when shopping and using all types of public transport, but I know that Cheshire East residents will still be determined to support local businesses safely.

"This latest phase of the Say 'hi' to the High Street campaign is already proving to be a big hit, with the advertisements we have placed creating lots of extra interest for the events taking place across the borough.

"However, we know we need to get the message out there now to an online audience to support local and shop safely as well. These videos are a great way of doing just that.

"We can all have a happier and healthier Christmas if we shop responsibly – avoiding city crowds by using our local towns – and continue to wear face coverings, which is now a legal requirement in shops and on public transport.

"We should also get our Covid boosters and flu vaccinations when they are offered to us."