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Skipton High Street challenges London's finest in award shortlist
Skipton High Street has a one-in-three chance of being crowned "Great Street of the Year".
To win the accolade, all it has to do is prove it's better than ... London's Kensington High Street and Portobello Road.
The announcement of the three finalists came today from the Academy of Urbanism.
A nominations dinner was held last night at Cutler's Hall, Sheffield, attended by former Cabinet Minister Lord Hattersley.
The Academy of Urbanism promotes "inspired urban design and creative place-shaping" and today announced the finalists for all categories in its awards: European City of the Year; Great Town of the Year; Great Neighbourhood of the Year; Great Street of the Year and Great Place of the Year.
The annual event is hailed as being a chance for architects, developers and members of local authorities nationwide to "honour design that contributes towards a sense of civic pride and quality of life".
John Thompson, chairman of the Academy of Urbanism said:
"We are delighted to be celebrating the success of these wonderful cities, towns, neighbourhoods, streets and places by selecting them as finalists. We want to learn what makes these places fantastic to live and work in and to visit and use this information to help us create the great places of the future."
Contenders were first nominated by members of the public in a nationwide vote. Skipton survived the first round of cuts in April and a second round last night to find itself in the final.
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at St George's Hall, Liverpool, on November 26.
For the full story, pictures and reaction see next Friday's Craven Herald
2:18pm Friday 16th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Steve Dobson on 4:44pm Fri 16 May 08
John Thompson...John Thompson... Now where have I heard that name before. Wasn't he the bloke who talked all that Renaissance drivel.
Would be nice to get this accolade though, Skipton HIgh Street is a great high street and is much envied by rival towns. Now I await the postings saying how crap it is!
John Thompson...John Thompson... Now where have I heard that name before. Wasn't he the bloke who talked all that Renaissance drivel.
Would be nice to get this accolade though, Skipton HIgh Street is a great high street and is much envied by rival towns. Now I await the postings saying how crap it is!
Posted by: James, Skipton on 8:31am Sat 17 May 08
Nothing wrong with the High st apart from the crappy downmarket shops! Well, the ones that are still in business,,,,
Nothing wrong with the High st apart from the crappy downmarket shops! Well, the ones that are still in business,,,,
Posted by: Shadow, In the fields on 8:07pm Sat 17 May 08
"inspired urban design and creative place-shaping"? Probably to do with the even distribution of tea rooms and charity shops.
"inspired urban design and creative place-shaping"? Probably to do with the even distribution of tea rooms and charity shops.
Posted by: Dawson, Skipton on 7:21pm Sun 18 May 08
Better make sure the police hide the armys of chavs to stand a chance.
Better make sure the police hide the armys of chavs to stand a chance.
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