After 230 entries, 21 amazing finalists the Great British High Street of the Year 2015 went to…
After 6 weeks of campaigning, 21 judges' visits, nearly 200,000 votes and one very tough judges’ meeting, the results of the Great British High Street competition are now in!
A 2014 Runner-Up and Winner of the Local Centre category, Bishy Road wowed the judges with passion, innovation and community spirit. From its innovative app to its legendary parties, Bishy Road impressed us at every turn.
Northampton beat off some tough opponents in the form of Bradford and Cambridge through its innovative approach to transforming its shops and high street. By bringing in residential development, developing a new cultural quarter and boosting its digital capacity, Northampton is a shining example of a high street turning itself around.
In an incredibly close category Rotherham just beat its competitors to claim the title of Best Town Centre. Due to its incredible support for start-up businesses and local retailers, Rotherham has been recognised as a very worthy winner.
In another incredibly tough category, Helmsley fought off some fierce competition form Chipping Norton and Colne. Helmsley’s business group showed passion and collaboration, and impressive marketing and local branding.
In one of the toughest categories, fighting against Prestatyn and Bognor Regis, Amble came out on top. Judges were impressed by the collaboration between local businesses and the new Harbour Village development.
A 2014 Runner-Up and Winner of the Local Centre category, Bishy Road wowed the judges with passion, innovation and community spirit. From its innovative app to its legendary parties, Bishy Road impressed us at every turn.
This category showed that big does not mean better. In a tough category West Kilbride shone out for transforming itself as a craft village, for supporting local artists and for turning around the village with creativity and enthusiasm.
After a truly impressive campaign to galvanise the local vote, Pitshanger is the deserving winner of the London category. With its great community spirit, social media campaign and a commitment to supporting local retailers, Pitshanger delighted our judges.
While all 21 finalists wowed the judges and public there was one runner-up who the judges were especially impressed with. It is for that reason that the judges have chosen to recognise one of our runners-up as this year’s Best Newcomer.
The 2015 Great British High Street Best Newcomer award went to Faulkner Street, Hoole.
Hoole showed passion, humour and heart throughout the competition and demonstrated outstanding achievements over a short period of time. By working with both independents and national retailers and their commitment to growing the evening economy, the team have put Hoole on the map.
230 high streets entered the Great British High Street of the Year Awards. Here are some other excellent applications, including our 2015 Rising Stars and Top 5 in each category.
To view The Great British High Street Awards 2014 winners please click here.
