Rutland leaders encourage people to back local businesses.
The pandemic has a huge effect on firms.
Everyone in Rutland is being encouraged to return to the high street this Christmas in a bid to save local independent businesses.
Many shops are staying open longer than usual, as they face a financially difficult winter.
They've also have put safety measures in place for customers.
Leader of Rutland County Council Oliver Hemsley says a small amount per household in our local shops, would transform the survival rate of the local economy.