My Local First

Support the businesses that make your town unique

Every pound spent locally helps independent businesses, creates local jobs and keeps money circulating in Hastings and St Leonards

Join Free

Become part of a movement supporting independent businesses

Shop Local

Scan you digital card whenever you visit a participating business

Earn Rewards

Collect points and unlock exclusive rewards while helping your local economy

Why My Local First

Every purchase from an independent business does more than buy a coffee, loaf of bread or bunch of flowers.

It helps support local jobs, local suppliers and local families.

✅ Keeps money circulating locally
✅ Supports independent businesses
✅ Creates local jobs
✅Builds stronger communities

Grow Together

For Independent Businesses

Shared Rewards Programme

Benefit from joint promotions and referral incentives.

Joint Marketing

Collaborate to reach a broader audience together.

Increased Footfall

Enhance your team's skills with focused workshops.

Stronger Community

Engage with local initiatives to uplift our area.

Keeping it Local!

Our Vision for Supporting Local Business Community

For Independents in Hastings we envision a thriving network of local businesses all linked together in our town. Our journey will start with independent cafés, growing through to bakeries, butchers, greengrocers, restaurants, retailers, and ultimately connecting with the heart of our local communities. Together, we can create a sustainable cycle of support, where every purchase helps the next!