Hoole is looking like the strongest contender in its bid to be crowned Britain’s Best High Street.
Two weeks into the six-week public voting period, a rankings release by the Great British High Street competition has revealed that the community are riding high in the local centre category.
Local events team Notting Hoole put Hoole forward for the UK-wide Google-sponsored competition which celebrates town centre excellence because they wanted to ‘do something for the community’.
They were overjoyed when it was shortlisted in the local centre category alongside two other streets in York and Taunton, putting it in the running for a prize pot worth £80,000, as well as expert training and tailor-made tips from Google’s training taskforce for 100 shops, bars and restaurants.
But although Hoole is looking like the top performer, the Notting Hoole team are still keen to encourage as many votes as possible, since the public vote makes up 50% of the final decision.
Related : Hoole residents reveal why community deserves to win
Lucy Meacock from Granada Reports, Lord Mayor Cllr Hugo Deynem and Chester’s Dee 106.3 were in Hoole during Monday, ahead of a visit from judges from The Department of Communities and Government and the Post Office who will tour the community, and see a short presentation about it.
Sue Mason from Notting Hoole said:“Over the past year we’ve made every effort to make Hoole a better place to work, shop and socialise.
“That’s why we are delighted that that we’ve been recognised as one of the top three high streets in the local centre category and one of the best in the country.
“But to help us get over the line and be ranked Britain’s best, we need local people to get online and get voting.”
You can vote for Hoole to win here: http://thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk/high-street-of-the-year-award
