Aylesbury MP Calls on local businesses to enter 'Best Small Shops Competition'

Aylesbury MP, Rob Butler, is calling for local shopkeepers to enter the Best Small Shops Competition.

The Best Small Shops competition celebrates not only the commitment and creativity of entrepreneurial independent retailers on the UK's High Streets, but also the central role independent retailers play in their local communities.

The Competition, back for its fifth year, has relaunched post lockdown celebrating the return of Indie Retail to UK high streets and shopping parades.

It is open to any small shop operating in the UK. The competition is free to enter and all shops who enter will also be promoted to consumers through an online Indie Retail Directory.

The judges will be looking for evidence of small shops’ entrepreneurial spirit, ways that they have been innovative in their business and what they have done to have a lasting positive impact on their community.

The shortlisted small shops will be in with the chance to win one of five awards, including the newly launched award for small shops’ response to Covid-19.

Rob said: “We have some fantastic shops in Aylesbury and the nearby villages, from bakeries to jewellers, delis to newsagents.

“Having spoken to owners and staff of many local firms throughout the coronavirus crisis, I know how hard they have worked to adapt their businesses and serve their communities.

“It would be brilliant if a local shop was recognised in the Best Small Shop competition for its outstanding work.”

The entries for 2020’s Best Small Shop competition are now open. Submit your entry at www.bestsmallshops.co.ukMore information on entry criteria is available here.