Minister urges towns to enter high streets competition

TOWNS and cities in the region are being urged to take part in the Great British High Street competition.
 
Several locations have already submitted their entries, including Stalybridge,  Barnoldswick, Oswaldtwistle and Great Harwood in Lancashire, and Cockermouth and Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria. A

 The Government is offering a prize fund of £50,000 along with dedicated support and mentoring from industry experts to the winner.

Minister for high streets, Penny Mordaunt has written to all town teams to encourage them to take part in the competition, run by the Future High Street Forum, to find Britain’s best high streets. The deadline is August 30.

There are seven separate categories: city centres, town centres, market towns, coastal communities, villages, parades and London.

Penny Mordaunt said: “This competition is about celebrating the work local people do to make their high streets great places to live, work and shop. Our high streets are bustling again and we want to find the hidden gems the country has to offer and share their tips for success.

“So if your area hasn’t entered already then get cracking and don’t miss the chance to be named the Great British High Street.”  Details can be found at www.thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk.