My Local First

Spend Local. Earn Local.
Support Local.

A community rewards platform bringing together independent businesses across Hastings and St Leonards. Together we’re helping more money stay within our local economy.

My Local First

Explore Our Unique Benefits!

Join Once

Just join us once, and you’re in! It’s that simple to start enjoying great food and giving back.

Scan Your Card

Every time you visit, scan your card and track your support while earning rewards for your loyalty.

Earn Rewards

For each visit, enjoy a growing list of rewards as a thank you for being part of our community.

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
Benefit from joint promotions and referral incentives.
Joint Marketing
Collaborate to reach a broader audience together.
Hospitality Training
Enhance your team's skills with focused workshops.
Community Support
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!

Step 1

Launch of Hastings Independent Cafes collaboration, bringing together local businesses for customer rewards

Step 2

We partner with local bakeries

Step 3

We partner with local butchers to add quality meats to our menu, fostering local supply chains.

Independent Retail

Launch of community farmers' market, promoting fresh produce from local greengrocers and farms.