Chester BID is encouraging residents to nominate their favourite local businesses as this year's 'UK's Favourite Local Business' competition launches.

The free-to-enter competition gives people the opportunity to nominate a favourite local business and explain why they think it deserves to be recognised.

A number of gift cards worth £2,000 are up for grabs, with the business receiving the most nominations nationally winning a £1000 town & city gift card.

Those who voted for the winner will also be in with the chance to win a £1,000 gift card for nominating.

Chester BID is also offering a £500 Chester gift card to the local business with the most nominations in the competition.

Ian Macdonald from Chester BID said: "Chester's city centre businesses are at the heart of what makes our city so special, and we want to see them get the recognition they deserve.

"We're backing The UK's Favourite Local Business 2026 competition as it's a fantastic opportunity to put Chester's businesses firmly in the spotlight nationally.

"So, if there's a Chester business you love, take a moment to nominate them and show your support, it could make a real difference."

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Introduced in 2020, the Chester Gift Card can now be spent at more than 150 businesses across the city, spanning national brands including Lush, Marks & Spencer, Reiss and Sweaty Betty, alongside independent businesses such as Chester Boutique, Chapters Book Bar, Suzie K and Pastry Pédaleur.

Participating businesses also include hotels such as The Chester Grosvenor and The Hotel Chester, salons including The Scented Garden Retreat and Your Chester Spa, attractions such as Picturehouse, Storyhouse, The Hole In Wand and Chester Boat, and eateries including Chez Jules, Zügers, Hickory's Smokehouse, Artezzan and Upstairs at the Grill.

Colin Munro, CEO of Miconex, said: " Nominating your favourite local business in Chester, whether that's your local pub, salon, shop, restaurant, cinema or coffee shop is a free and easy way to show your support for a Chester businesses you think deserves recognition."

You can enter the UK's Favourite Local Business competition for free here.

The competition closes on 30 November 2026.