Public to pick Green Plaque
ShortliSt of 12 reduced to Six winnerS By voterS
MeMbers of the public are being asked to cast their votes to decide on people and places to be honoured with a Green Plaque.
A total of 32 nominations were received from around the county after a call went out for people to nominate individuals and places important to Leicestershire’s past that they feel should be honoured in the sixth round of Leicestershire County Council’s awards scheme.
The nominations have been narrowed down to a shortlist of 12 by a panel of judges – and now it Is up to the public to vote for the top six to receive a plaque.
Voting is now open and will close just before midnight on sunday, October 24.
Councillor Dan Harrison, county council chairman, said: “This is the sixth round of Green Plaque awards, and they always get a fantastic response from the public, who have the opportunity to pay tribute to people and places who have made a mark on the history of their communities.
“We received 32 nominations this time around, and the shortlisting panel had a very difficult job to
narrow them down to 12. We’re now asking the people of Leicestershire to have their say by voting for their favourites – you can vote for up to six.
“The six who get the most votes will be honoured with a Green Plaque.
“I would encourage as many people as possible to take part in the voting to decide which historic people and places should be honoured.” To find out more information about the nominees and to vote, visit: leicestershire.gov.uk/ greenplaques A postal voting form is also available for anyone without internet access by calling 0116 305 4112.
We received 32 nominations and the panel had a very difficult job to narrow them down to 12 Coun Dan harrison