Town short listed for national High Street award

And the voting power of the people of the town can help boost the chances of winning. So get on and get voting through the following link

https://thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk/high-street-of-the-year-awards/rising-star-cowdenbeath

The High Street has seen massive improvements in the past 18 months through a SUSTRANS project and total spending has mounted to over £1.5m.

Plus the improvements to the North End through the arrival of the LIDL and B&M stores has augmented what has been ongoing at the south end.

The Rising Star citation posted on the website states: "Cowdenbeath is blazing a trail for creativity and digital connectivity.

"Thanks to strong relationships with the local schools, shopkeepers on the High Street will soon be paired with a ‘digital buddy’. In exchange for improving their digital presence, the businesses will provide these young people with a genuine insight into how a small business works.

"Digital influences the visitor experience too. Plans are afoot to bring the town’s globally recognised mining mural to life with the use of augmented reality, and an interactive heritage trail is also in development.Creativity is key in increasing the town’s footfall too, with a focus on what bloggers and influencers can do for Cowdenbeath’s popularity.

"Elsewhere huge investments have been made in improving connectivity for cyclists and walkers, green spaces have been enhanced, and a number of urban art works introduced. Cowdenbeath is also working towards becoming a dementia friendly town."

Fife Council's Town Centre Andrew Walker said: "This is good news for the town and hopefully the people of the area will cast their vote.

"There is a judging panel which accounts for 80% of the vote and a public vote accounts for 20%, so every vote counts.

"It would be good if people could spread the word whether through professional or private social media channels that would be really appreciated."