Terms and Conditions for Shop Local First

The Shop Local First pilot scheme has come to an end, we are still running these web pages until a decision about the scheme is made. 

Thanet District Council set up the Shop Local First campaign in November 2009 to support local businesses in the five shopping areas taking part in Birchington, Broadstairs, Margate, Northdown Road and Ramsgate. 

All the businesses have entered the scheme in good faith and we would ask that the following conditions of use are followed:

Shop Local First - Businesses

Each business that has joined the scheme will need to clearly display an 'official' window sticker which is proof that they have paid £25 for annual membership to the scheme.

It is up to the business to promote their incentive in their shop using the official posters provided by Thanet District Council.  However, the business reserves the right to withdraw or change their incentive at any time. They do not need to give a reason for their withdrawal or change.  We ask that businesses who change or withdraw their incentive offer should contact the Council's Communications team in writing allowing seven days notice. 

A business will have their own conditions of use for the incentive offer - you may need to spend over a certain amount of money in the business to claim the incentive.  If a sale is on in the businesses, the offer may not be valid on sale items - so please check with the business to avoid disappointment.

Shop Local First - Customers

You will need to show your card to receive the incentive in the businesses.

You may also need to meet each businesses separate terms and conditions, such as spending over a certain amount, using the card on a certain day of the week or not using the incentive in conjunction with another offer.

Please check with the business what their terms and conditions may be.

Important: The business can withdraw their incentive offer at any time.