AN ESTATE agency has unveiled a new community initiative aimed at supporting fellow independent businesses.

Linley & Simpson has joined forces with seven neighbouring companies in Wetherby to launch a loyalty card scheme.

It will enable all new clients of the residential sales and letting agency in North Street - to access discounts from a range of shops and suppliers – boosting the local economy as a result.

Wetherby is the first of Linley & Simpson’s 11 offices, which include one in Micklegate, York, to trial the campaign.

If it proves successful, will be rolled out across its whole branch network.

Among the first group of Wetherby businesses who have thrown their weight behind the partnership are Pretty in Paint, Wetherby Acupuncture, Kool Kidz, Parkhill Veterinary Surgery, The Barefoot Gallery, Principal Fitness and Sandersons Removals & Storage.