ON Saturday 1st December, Small Business Saturday will be taking place up and down the country.

Harlow MP, Robert Halfon, is looking to encourage small businesses across our town and villages to get involved. He will be handing out awards on Small Business Saturday for the small business of the year; the apprentice of the year and employer of the year.

Commenting, Robert said “Small Business Saturday is a fantastic way of celebrating and supporting the small business that are the backbone of our communities.

Whether you are a small business, an employee, or a customer, show your support on Small Business Saturday for our vital community shops, restaurants, pubs and organisations.”

If you know of a business or an individual deserving of one of the awards then please get in touch with Robert’s office to nominate them. This can be done by emailing [email protected]