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In force: LOCAL STANDARD Edition 2027 Register updated How we make money
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Local businesses that meet a clear standard

We publish what a local business must meet, check each business against it, and list those that meet every requirement. No rankings, no paid passes: met or not met, with the date.

  • 24registers published
  • 55cities
  • 6requirements per standard

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How it works

  1. Publish

    Each standard lists its requirements and the edition in force.

  2. Register

    We record the businesses we find for each service and city.

  3. Check

    Identity, address, phone, website and review record, with dates.

  4. List

    Every requirement met: listed A to Z. Otherwise: not listed.

  5. Re-check

    Checks are re-run, and a status is removed if a requirement lapses.

Registers

Each register lists the businesses that meet the standard for one service in one place.

Cities

Services

A standard, not a ranking

Met or not met

Every requirement is checked against records. There is no partial pass and no star score.

A to Z

Businesses that meet a standard are listed alphabetically. We don't say one is better than another.

On the record

Every result shows the edition applied and the date of each check.

Run a local business?

Read the requirements for your trade. If you meet them, apply for an assessment; your result is published with the edition and date.

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Questions about Local Standard

How does Local Standard choose businesses?
A business is listed when it meets every published requirement. Each listing shows which requirements were met.
Do businesses pay to be listed on Local Standard?
No. Listing is free and paid placements, where shown, are labelled and never change the order.
Is Local Standard free to use?
Yes. Browsing the lists and requesting quotes is free.