Small Welsh town has ‘best high street in UK’
A Welsh high street has been crowned the UK’s best high street in the Governments Great British High Street Awards for 2018.
Located in a bustling rural town to the east of the Brecon Beacons, Crickhowell High Street has been crowned both Wales’ best high street and the overall UK winner. Meanwhile, Cowbridge High Street, has been announced as Wales’ Rising Star High Street
Crickhowell High Street, demonstrated a strong community-based approach to revitalising its high street, and won £15,000 for the local community.
Seven Welsh streets were shortlisted for this year’s awards, competing against 30 high streets from across the UK. The awards were presented at Lancaster House in London yesterday. Chloe Masefield, owner of zerowaste shop Natural Weigh, said: “It’s an amazing achievement for the town. To be recognised as a small town with such a fantastic high street across the whole of the UK is fantastic.
“One of the reasons we moved here was because of the community spirit in the town. The support we have had from other businesses has been great and that’s why we opened here.
“This award is great motivation for the town moving forward and recognises the fantastic work that goes in everyday.”
Tim Jones, from Crickhowell Corn Exchange, said the achievements highlight the fantastic work locals have put in over the last few years.