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Ripon – Working with Businesses to build a Sustainable Local Economy

We are thrilled to be working with Ripon businesses & traders on bringing cohesion and increased trade to the city's high street, commissioned by Ripon BID.
A Presentation on Totally Locally in Australia Nov 2022

Initial presentation to 50 council representatives, community leaders and business owners for South Australia by Regional Development Australia, Barossa.
The Independent Happy List 2021 – Covid Heroes.

We made it into the Independent’s Happy List! Totally Locally is all about positivity so we’re very happy to be on a such a short list that celebrates happiness

Podcast on Totally Locally on Spotify

Interview with journalist Tim Haider for his business Podcast – Between the Lines - about Totally Locally and the future for independent businesses & high streets after Covid.
Interview In The Big Issue

Interview by Steve Mackenzie for the Big Issue on "High Street Spirit" - why you should feel hopeful about the high street.
On The Cover of The Yorkshire Post Magazine

Interview by The Yorkshire Post about the 'Independent Spirit' of my hometown of Halifax.
Yorkshire Post Article On Totally Locally

An article by The Yorkshire Post about the Totally Locally campaign and how it's supported high streets across the globe.
Chris On BBC 1 News & Radio 4 World At One

Interview with BBC1 for TV, digital & radio on the positive effects of working together to create a vibrant High Street.
Sarah Mason Photography

A brand for Photographer Sarah Mason
Read my book ‘One More Hill’ online

Online edition of my book ‘One More Hill’
Two Hours in Adelaide – Photography

Photos taken during in Adelaide during ANZAC Day, remembering the war dead of Australia & New Zealand.
Staffordshire University Honorary Degree

In July 2015, I was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Staffordshire University for the work I did creating and building Totally Locally.