A health and well-being business has been crowned top of the shops by Cheadle MP, Mary Robinson, in her annual competition which sees local residents voting for their favourite establishment.

Amaranth, based in Bramhall, came first in the Best Local Shop competition bagging almost a fifth of the 800 votes cast. Runners-up were Cheadle’s Crafts by the Card Fairy, beauty therapists Chapel Holistics in Cheadle Hulme, Best Friends Pets in Gatley, Going Dutch Flowers in Heald Green and the Take 5 café at Stepping Hill Hospital.

The competition, which is supported by Callaghans Estate Agents, iLoveBramhall.com and the Federation for Small Businesses, is designed to promote independent shops across Cheadle and a way for the owners to know how much the local community appreciate and support them.

Mary said: “Cheadle is really lucky to have many wonderful and unique independent shops who are the life blood of our communities.”

Sean Callaghan of Callaghans Estate agent agreed saying: “With offices in Gatley, Heald Green, and West Didsbury we know the absolute importance of supporting the local high street. It represents the heart of our community.”

Presenting the owners of Amaranth with their prize, Mary said: “The competition was close but Amaranth was a worthy winner. I’d like to say a huge thank you to the hundreds of people who voted and well done to those businesses who took part.”Wendy Green, founder of I Love Bramhall, said: “I am absolutely thrilled, On behalf of I Love Bramhall and I Love Cheadle Hulme that the overall winner is Amaranth in Bramhall. Huge congratulations to Jo at Amaranth, its well deserved.”