Possilpark Business Improvement District gets a Rebrand

Possilpark Business Improvement District has been in place since 2022 following a successful ballot of local businesses. Since then, they have contributed to a range of improvements under the brand of ‘Remaking Saracen’. These have included shop front improvement programmes, installation of planters, commercial waste initiatives and some Festive lighting and activity programmes. Much of this has been achieved through working collaboratively with partners such as Glasgow City Council, ng homes, Scotland’s Towns Partnership, Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust and local organisations.

The improvement District has rebranded to Positive Possil to recognise fully the streets running off and alongside Saracen Street and to highlight the aspirations for local businesses to play an active role in positive change for the area.

Over the past year, Positive Possil has been re-engaging with traders to support interventions and activities to encourage more footfall to the area. They have connected businesses with each other through a series of ‘Meet the Traders’ information sessions to get to know one another and highlight issues and ideas to improve the area. They are also establishing working groups for environmental issues and events/activities alongside others in the community. They have also been provided with a working space at ng homes, Saracen House, 139 Saracen Street to provide easier access for communication with local businesses.

Positive Possil has sourced sponsorship and funding for additional festive lights and activities and are collaborating with community partners on a variety of initiatives around these.

Positive Possil supported Scotland Loves Local Week in August at an ‘Afternoon Tea’ event held at Saracen House which brought traders, shoppers and partners together. The theme for Scotland Loves Local Week was People Make Places and raised awareness of how vital it is to support our local businesses in Possilpark.

Possilpark has such a rich diversity of businesses, some of whom have been there for decades, with others new to the area. They were a lifeline during the Pandemic and continue to be the lifeblood of our economy, so let’s get behind them and ‘love local’. When we ‘love local’ we can create better places to live, work and visit. By supporting local, we are choosing to back local businesses and the people behind them. Behind every shopfront is a neighbour, a friend or family, so let’s support the people who make our places great.

Chair of Positive Possil, Possilpark Improvement District, Jim Garrity, said;

“ Every time we choose to spend locally—whether it’s buying from a neighbourhood shop, using a local service provider, or supporting a community initiative—we’re making a meaningful investment in our own communities. Local spending helps small businesses thrive, creating jobs, and It also strengthens social ties, preserving the unique character of our area.

By choosing local, we’re not just making a purchase—we’re building a stronger, more resilient community. Let’s keep it local and keep it thriving."

You can contact Positive Possil on: info@positivepossil.co.uk or leave a message for Margaret Fraser, c/o ng homes, Saracen House, 139 Saracen Street, Possilpark leaving your contact details.

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