Entries in this year’s photographic and art competition in Ellesmere Port close at the end of this month.

The competition, organised by the borough council, is open to those who love the town and are photographers and artists of all ages and abilities with an eye for interesting and quirky shots.

It is intended to celebrate all that’s great in Ellesmere Port and to highlight its many fantastic aspects through the eyes of the people who live and visit here.

Images, paintings, drawings, 3D work, sculpture, performance and installations can all be submitted.

Borough culture chief Cllr Stuart Parker (Con) said: “Ellesmere Port is a town that is changing, with many new developments including the iconic new college, but we are not always the first to highlight our successes.

“We want everyone to be able to see the town through the eyes of the people who call Ellesmere Port home, as well as visitors to the area who may have their favourite view, location or place.

“Hopefully, each person’s view of Ellesmere Port will be different so the competition is open to all abilities and ages, residents and visitors alike and the judges will be looking for those photographs and artworks that represent the very best of Ellesmere Port.”

Competitors can submit entries under five categories: sport, recreation and leisure time; education, skills and employment; the new and modern Ellesmere Port; business and employment and fhe future Ellesmere Port.

A winning entry in the 2013 photographic competition organised by Cheshire West and Chester Council in Ellesmere Port

Winners of each of the categories will receive a £100 cash prize to spend in Whitby Road’s Paperboat Gallery.

Ellesmere Port Town ward borough councillor Justin Madders (Lab) said: “This competition is a fantastic way for us to see exactly what local people love about the town they live and work in from a piece of interesting architecture down to smaller things like historical plaques or beautiful flower beds.

“This is a real opportunity for us to see the best bits of the town through the eyes of its residents.

“I look forward to seeing the range of entries we hope to receive.”

All entries must be submitted by Tuesday, September 30, via the council’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/cheshirewest, delivered to the Civic Offices at 4 Civic Way or by email to ellesmereportsp@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

For further information on the competition contact Sarah Bacegalupo on 0151 337 6886 or email sarah.bacegalupo@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Each entrant can submit up to five pieces per category.