A SHOP small business campaign has been backed by local councillors.

Martin Whitfield MSP recently joined Haddington and Lammermuir ward councillors John McMillan and Shamin Akhtar in Haddington to back Small Business Saturday.

On Small Business Saturday, held earlier this month, customers across the county go out and support all types of small businesses – from independent shops and restaurants to smaller service providers like accountants, personal trainers and dog groomers.

The trio took a walk around the town to chat with business owners.

Mr Whitfield said: “The campaign does brilliant work to promote the value and contribution of small firms.”

Mr McMillan said: “Local small businesses are at the heart of the council’s plans for supporting business, creating employment and promoting inclusive economic growth.”

And Ms Akhtar added: “We have a wide range of amazing small and medium-sized enterprises in this ward, covering numerous different sectors.”