BRIGG NEEDS PUBLIC'S HELP TO BE CROWNED BRITAIN'S BEST HIGH STREET

FROM BRIGG TOWN BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

Brigg needs your votes in the national competition to find 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 Brigg is currently in second place within our category (7 categories in total).  But with four weeks to go until voting closes, that could all change.
Winners in each of the seven categories get a share of a prize pot worth £80,000 which includes expert training and tailor-made tips from Google’s training taskforce for one hundred of their shops, bars and restaurants. 
With the public vote making up 50% of final decision, Brigg Town Business Partnership (BTBP) is urging everyone to get behind the town.
Malcolm Bailey, Chair of Brigg Town Business Partnership (BTBP) said: “We’re delighted that Brigg has been recognised as one of the top High Streets in the country.  To help us get over the line and be ranked Britain’s best, we need your support by voting online now.”
You can see the post pinned to the top of the timeline at 
Facebook.com/briggisbest
twitter.com/briggisbest
www.thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk

The Great British High Street Competition 2015 is run by the Department for Communities and Local Government and sponsored by Boots, Costa, Post Office, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
Now in its second year and is one of a number of initiatives to help champion High Streets as the cornerstones of the community. 
These include a billion pound package of investment ranging from targeted business rate discounts, sensible planning changes and action that reins in over-zealous parking practices.
High Streets Minister Marcus Jones said: “The local High Street is the life and soul of many towns, villages and cities across the country. These awards are a great opportunity to not only celebrate those that are the best of the best, but also to help others learn their valuable tips for success
“Brigg did fantastically well to make it into the final three but now they need your help to get them title of Britain’s best. If you care about your local High Street then show your support and get voting.”
This year’s competition saw a record 230 applicants and now, for the first time, the public has the chance to vote directly for their best-loved High Street online. 
Between now and 13 November you can cast your vote for free via thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk or on Facebook. The 21 finalists for the Great British High Streets competition were announced on 1 October.