Independent businesses in Battle
Think Local First

Discover The Best Independent Businesses in Battle

Explore shops, cafes, and services across Battle. Recommend your favourites and support local trade.

Think Local First is a community campaign helping you find and support the independent businesses serving Battle. From shops, cafés and trades to professional services, we’re here to make it easier to choose genuine local businesses and keep more money in the local economy.

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Independent businesses in Battle
Why It Matters

When YOU choose a local
business, everyone benefits

Independent businesses are the lifeblood of places like Battle. When you spend with a local business, that money circulates within the community, supports jobs, funds local suppliers and keeps our high streets alive.

Research shows that around 70p of every £1 spent with an independent business stays within the local economy. Choosing local isn't just good for business, it's good for everyone.

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Why It Matters To Them

Backing Local Business


Well-known figures have spoken publicly about why local businesses matter. Add your voice to theirs and show your support for Battle's independent businesses.

Sir Richard Branson

“A big business starts small.”

Sir Richard Branson
Founder, Virgin Group
Mary Portas OBE

“Small and growing businesses are the beating heart of our economy and the soul of our communities.”

Mary Portas OBE
Retail Expert & Thrive Street Curator
Theo Paphitis

“The high street is not a retail thing: it's a social thing, part of the British lifestyle.”

Theo Paphitis
Retailer & Dragons' Den Investor

Are You a Local Business?

Join the independent businesses in Battle backing Think Local First. Get listed in the directory, reach local customers, and help keep more spending in the local economy.

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Independent businesses in Battle
Local Directory

Battle Business Directory

Find independent businesses serving Battle across a wide range of local categories – from cafés and shops to trades and professional services. Whether you’re looking for someone nearby or simply want to keep more of your spending local, the directory makes it easy to find genuine local businesses.

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Local Voices

Battle's Local Voices

Local Voices brings together messages of support from residents, business owners and local organisations who believe in the value of independent local businesses.

These are residents, community figures, and organisations who have publicly backed the Think Local First campaign in Battle — read what they have to say below.

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Local Voices in Battle
Recommend a business in Battle

Recommend a Business

Some of the best local businesses are found by word of mouth.

Recommend a business you rate highly, explain why you value them, and help other local people discover them too.

No payments, no promotions – just genuine local recommendation.

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I’m looking for a local business

Find trusted local businesses and help support Battle’s independent business community.

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I run a local business

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