Amanda Milling MP has crowned Bridgtown retail business, Bag a Bargain, as the best independent business in Cannock Chase to mark Small Business Saturday.
Cannock Chase MP Amanda Milling has been running her annual competition to seek out residents’ favourite local independent businesses. Over the last few weeks, businesses from across Cannock Chase have been battling it out to win one of the 11 awards up for grabs, with the business polling the most overall votes securing the coveted ‘Best of Cannock Chase’ award.
Announcing the winners on Small Business Saturday, Amanda revealed that Bag a Bargain, a popular discount store in Bridgtown, secured the title after receiving the most votes in any category in the competition.
Bag a Bargain has won their individual category several times before but have never been crowned the overall winner, scooping the top prize for the first time.
Amanda Milling MP said: “I would like to congratulate all our category winners in this year’s competition. A particular congratulations to Bag a Bargain on securing the overall ‘Best of Cannock Chase’ award.”
“I would also like to thank everyone for voting. I know that it means a lot to the winners to see that all of their hard work is valued. And on this Small Business Saturday I would like to thank all of our local independent businesses who bring something special to Cannock Chase, and would encourage everyone to go out and support them in the run up to Christmas.”
The full list of winners is -
Overall Winner (most votes overall) – Bag a Bargain
Best local independent shops:
Cannock – Heavenly Treasures
Hednesford – Tangled
Rugeley - Lachmere
Best Café/Restaurant:
Cannock – Mim's Mom's Coffee Bar
Hednesford – Kraftt
Rugeley – Savannah's Tea Room
Best Market Stall:
Cannock – The Chase Baker
Rugeley – The Grazing Box
Best independent high street business:
Bridgtown – Bag a Bargain
Heath Hayes – Chocolate Treasures
Norton Canes – Just Blinds
