SHOPPERS in Ashton-under-Lyne can put their favourite trader forward to win one of the town’s business awards.
The Ashton Independent Retail Awards are back and the polls are open for votes to be cast in a number of categories.
Hard work being put in by independent businesses to attract shoppers to the town once again is more of the focus in 2025.
So, the footprint covered by the awards will be dedicated solely to that area.
This includes Stamford Street, George Street, Old Street, Katherine Street, Oldham Road, Penny Meadow, Fletcher Street, Market Street, Booth Street, Henrietta Street, Bow Street, Warrington Street, Market Avenue, Wood Street, Delamere Street, Booth Street, Wellington Street, Cavendish Street, Bentinck Street and St Michael’s Square. Traders located at Ashton’s market and market ground, as well as independents operating in its shopping centres are also eligible.
Categories that you can nominate in are:
Fashion/Footwear
Fresh Food
Cafe/Take away
Jewellers
Hair & Beauty
Specialist Retail
Floral, Cards & Gifts
Market Trader
There will also be a Sponsor’s Award chosen by Bromleys Solicitors LLP, who return as sponsor once again and a special award made by Ashton Town Team to one of the town centre’s independent retailers.
Paul Westwell, Managing Partner at Bromleys Solicitors LLP, said “We are proud to once again support the Ashton Town Team Retail Awards in 2025.
“At Bromleys, we believe in celebrating the dedication, creativity, and resilience of our local businesses.
“These awards shine a spotlight on the incredible work being done by retailers in our community, and we are honoured to play a part in recognising their achievements.
“Supporting local enterprise is at the heart of what we do, and we look forward to another fantastic year of celebrating Ashton’s vibrant retail sector.”
Chair of Ashton Town Team, Councillor Bill Fairfoull, added: “I’m really pleased to announce we are running the Ashton Independent Retail Awards in 2025.
“So please get involved and vote for your favourite independent retail businesses in Ashton town centre.”
You can vote online at www.ashtonsmallbiz.co.uk with the winners announced from Monday, July 14.