Residents are being urged to vote for their favourite business by an MP.

Tom Brake, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, said people are running out of time to tick the ballot box.

Residents can vote in three different categories: the best customer service, the most attractive shop front, and the best overall independent business.

Mr Brake, said; "It is really important to celebrate the diversity of our local independent businesses and the benefits they bring to our local community."

"Over the last few months I have had the privilege of visiting lots of local businesses nominated by local residents who are providing excellent service, boosting employment opportunities and making Carshalton and Wallington a more attractive place to do business." 

To find out more, and to cast that important vote, go to www.tombrake.co.uk/independent-business. The competition closes at the end of September.