Ceredigion MP Mark Williams is calling on local small shops to enter the All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group’s Best Small Shops Competition.

Small shops can submit their application to the competition via www.bestsmallshops.uk setting out, in no more than 500 words, why they are the best in the UK.

All shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Parliamentary Reception where the winner will be announced on the 25th February 2015.

Mr Williams said: “This is a great opportunity for small shops in Ceredigion to get recognition for the brilliant work they do supporting the community and creating jobs all year round. Small shops and businesses are crucial to the local economy in Ceredigion and I hope the many small shops we have will enter the Best Small Shop competition and get the credit they deserve.”