DTA Open Meeting

A meeting for all members of the Dunbar Trades' Association - and non-members who are interested in joining.

The DTA is a membership organisation which represents and promotes local businesses. Recent activities are listed below but we gather twice a year to discuss what work we should undertake on behalf of members, come along and find out more.

For more information email hello@ourdunbar.com

Activities:

• A new website and associated “ourdunbar” branding to promote the town 

• A new digital brochure promoting adventure activities in the area (funded by Visitscotland)

• A new map which has been delivered to all homes in Dunbar and West Barns area and made available to visitors through local venues

• Developed two new branded promotions “Shop Local - WIn Local” which runs in December / January and “Spot The Malarky” which runs through July / August

• Sponsored or offered prizes to major events: Civic Week, European Land Art Festival and the Dunbar Music Festival

• Funded professional support for Ourdunbar Facebook and Instagram accounts

• Campaigned against parking charges being introduced in North Berwick (will be rolled out to Dunbar if they go ahead in NB)

• Represented members at Dunbar Community Council and Area Partnership meetings

• Been an active partner in the creation of a new Local Place Plan hosting a large event in January 2023 to start the process

• Met with East Lothian Council and representatives of the large energy firms to discuss potential new renewables projects

• Taken an active role in the steering group of the Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme