The final chance in Fylde MP Andrew Snowden competition to vote for Fylde's best shop

There is just a day left for residents to back their favourite local business as Fylde’s Best Shop.

Almost 4,500 votes have now been cast in the competition launched earlier in the summer by Fylde MP Andrew Snowden, with businesses across his constituency - covering Lytham St Annes, Poulton, Kirkham and the Fylde villages - receiving support from their customers.

With voting closing tomorrow, August 31, Mr Snowden has revealed that the contest is incredibly close and is urging anyone who has not yet voted to have their say.

“The response to the competition has been absolutely fantastic,” he said. “Almost 4,500 votes have now been cast for local businesses right across the constituency.

“What makes it particularly exciting is just how close the competition is. There is very little separating some of the leading businesses, so every single vote really could make the difference.

“Our independent shops and high street businesses work incredibly hard and are such an important part of our towns and villages. If there is a local business you love and think deserves some recognition, now is the time to get behind them.”

The overall winner will be crowned Best Shop in the Fylde Constituency, with separate area winners for Lytham St Annes, Poulton, and Kirkham and the Fylde villages.

The winner will also receive the competition’s historic silver trophy, originally presented in 1953 to recognise outstanding local shops and generously donated to Andrew’s competition by local resident Margaret Race.

Mr Snowden added: “Whether you’ve been meaning to vote and haven’t got round to it yet, or you’ve only just heard about the competition, this really is your final chance.

“Voting closes on August 31, so please get online, cast your vote and help us crown Fylde’s Best Shop for 2026.”

Residents can vote by visiting www.andrewsnowden.uk and clicking on ‘Shop of the Year’.