This summer, Elmbridge residents were given the opportunity to help champion our high streets and vote for their favourite local independent business in this year’s Love Elmbridge Awards. The awards celebrate the brightest and best businesses across the borough, and we are now pleased to announce the winners:
- Best Claygate & Hinchley Wood Independent 2023: No. Eight Hair Salon
- Best Cobham Independent 2023: Cobham Furniture
- Best Hersham Independent 2023: Sparkle with Beauty
- Best Dittons Independent 2023: Paull’s Fruit & Veg
- Best Molesey Independent 2023: Kings Window Cleaning
- Best Oxshott & Stoke D’Abernon Independent 2023: Surrey Hills Delicatessen
- Best Walton-on-Thames Independent 2023: Elmbridge Eco Hub
- Best Weybridge Independent 2023: Aromas
- Best Esher Independent 2023: Hummings
Councillor Robin Stephens, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Enterprise and Local Economy comments: "Thank you to everyone who has voted and continues to support their local high street. It’s been lovely to see the residents feedback about our independent high street businesses who have gone the extra mile, served the freshest produce and delivered exceptional service with a smile."
"Our independent businesses are central to ensuring high streets continue to thrive. It’s no surprise that the residents of Elmbridge are excited to celebrate their favourite independent deli, salon or coffee shop in their town or villages."
A variety of positive comments were received for each winner, and we are delighted to share some of the best responses:
No. Eight Hair Salon
“At No. Eight Hair Salon, it is always a great service every time I go for a haircut! All the staff are friendly and always in a good mood. They make you feel at home and relaxed!”
Cobham Furniture
“Cobham Furniture is a real family business and it’s always welcoming when you walk through the door. I always leave with a smile on my face.”
Sparkle with Beauty
“The girls at Sparkle with Beauty go above and beyond to find the right treatments for your needs… I always leave feeling a million dollars!”
Paull’s Fruit & Veg
“Paull’s Fruit & Veg offers a wide variety of the freshest produce in the area. The friendly staff always greet you with a smile and they always go the extra mile for you.”
Kings Window Cleaning
“Kings Window Cleaning are a smart, friendly, efficient and trustworthy team who always do a good job.”
Surrey Hills Delicatessen
“Surrey Hills Delicatessen always provides a great choice of delicious food, and service with a smile.”
Elmbridge Eco Hub
“The staff and volunteers at Elmbridge Eco Hub are friendly and knowledgeable. It’s a place to go and reconnect to nature.”
Aromas
“Lovely fresh food, delicious homemade cakes and wonderful service at Aromas.”
Hummings
“Hummings offers delicious lunches with a 50% discount from Monday to Wednesday. The menu is different every day and it is the healthiest and tastiest option in Esher.”
For more information on how we are supporting local businesses in Elmbridge, please see Business.
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