Seven Of Britain’s Leading High Streets Crowned Winners In National Competition Retailers and local traders across Britain were today celebrating as their high streets were crowned top of the shops (8 November 2014). Yorkshire was represented by Bishopthorpe Road, York which was shortlisted for the local parade category and Meltham, West Yorkshire in the village category. Unfortunately neither were chosen as winners, but we do congratulate our neighbouring town of Barnoldswick in Lancashire for winning the Local centre category. The national Great British High Street competition, launched by the Future High Street Forum, celebrates the achievements of local people in making their high streets great places to live, work and shop. The winners were selected across a range of categories for their ability to innovate, collaborate and adapt to changing consumer habits. Judges visited 21 shortlisted areas and the winners are: City – The Norwich Lanes Coastal – Colwyn Bay Market – Belper (chosen also as overall high street champion) Local centre – Barnoldswick Village – Broxburn Town centre – Wantage London – Kingston Prime Minister David Cameron said: “Britains high streets have a long and proud history – and a special place at the heart of many communities. This competition celebrates the excellent work that is reinvigorating many of our [...] leedsinnews/seven-of-britains-leading-high-streets-crowned-winners-in-national-competition/
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 11:16:04 +0000
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