No paper cards. No complicated rules. Just one free local account that rewards you for choosing independent businesses.
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Join free
Create your My Local First account and keep your personal rewards QR ready on your phone.
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Shop local
Show your QR when you spend at participating independent businesses and collect points.
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Enjoy your reward
When you reach 100 points, use your £2.50 reward with a participating local business.
YOUR SPENDING HAS POWER
A small choice can make a big local difference.
We all use the chains sometimes. That’s reality. But every time we choose an independent business, more of that money stays in the local community—supporting local jobs, local suppliers and a high street with real character.
My Local First makes that choice easier—and rewards you for making it.
What local spending supports
✓ More local jobs and opportunities
✓ Independent shops, cafés and services
✓ Money circulating within our town
✓ A more distinctive, resilient high street
FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Local businesses are stronger together.
Join one town-wide rewards programme without having to build and manage your own. Attract repeat customers, support other independents and help keep local spending local.
Bring customers back
A shared reward gives people another reason to return.
Be part of something bigger
Independent businesses can compete better when we work together.
Help shape the launch
Pilot businesses will help decide what My Local First becomes.