A free app that aims to boost physical activity has been launched in East Dunbartonshire.
The council has teamed up with BetterPoints to reward residents with points for walking, wheeling, cycling, running, and using public transport.
These points can then be spent at participating local businesses, redeemed for vouchers at major retailers and hospitality venues, or donated to charity.
Already adopted by numerous UK local authorities, the app auto-records user activities.
Residents can download the app either on their smartphones or tablets and register with a local postcode to join the BetterPoints East Dunbartonshire challenge.
The council promotes sustainable travel into Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch or Milngavie town centres with bonus points.
Businesses and service providers, too, can sign up at no cost with reward vouchers paid for by BetterPoints.
Get in touch via https://eastdun.betterpoints.uk/stories/sign-up-as-a-trader.
Councillor Pamela Marshall, vice-convener of Place, Neighbourhood and Corporate Assets Committee at the East Dunbartonshire Council, said: "I’m delighted that the BetterPoints app is now available for residents, businesses and service providers in East Dunbartonshire.
"It’s an innovative way to encourage people to get active, improving their health and wellbeing, while reducing carbon emissions."
Those joining and completing a survey before June 9 will be entered into a draw for a £20 Scotland Loves Local East Dunbartonshire Gift Card.
The programme also helps local businesses meet new customers, elevate their trade, and enhance their app presence while supporting local sustainability and good health.
Even non-residents who work in East Dunbartonshire can engage in the challenge via a code obtained by emailing customercare@betterpoints.uk.
Funded by Paths for All’s Smarter Choices, Smarter Places fund, the app uses GPS for travel tracking with data collected remaining anonymised.
The app is available for users aged 14 or older.
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