THE search is on to find the best small business in Weaver Vale.

Graham Evans MP is appealing for people to nominate their favourite business ready for Small Business Saturday on December 6.

Graham said: "This can be any small business that you know of and feel needs special recognition.

"It is those people who are starting or growing a business who are driving Britain’s recovery.

"It is important we celebrate those small businesses and thank everyone who is creating jobs."

Small businesses provide nearly half of all private sector jobs and more than 300,000 have started up since 2010.

Graham's Best Small Business Competition has been launched to coincide with Small Business Saturday.

"This event came to the UK for the first time last year, and helped to promote small and independent businesses," said Graham.

"It is these businesses which help to make our high streets individual and interesting.

"It is important that we recognise the value, quality and choice which they provide, and it's vital we support them.

"I want to make sure that as many of our wonderful independent and small businesses maximise the opportunities that Small Business Saturday will create, and that as many shoppers as possible, shop small."

To nominate a small business email Graham at smallbizsat@grahamevansmp.com by 5pm on Thursday, December 4.

Graham has sent out Small Business Saturday packs to businesses across the constituency.

Any small business that has not received one should ring Graham on 01606 350323.