STREETS in Cardigan town centre are in the running to win £15,000 in a national competition.

Pendre and Priory Street, have been shortlisted in the Rising Star category of the Great British High Street Awards 2018.

The Rising Star category recognises and celebrates the most ambitious high streets across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Winners of Great British High Street Awards 2018, sponsored by Visa, will be announced on 15 November after a public vote, which accounts for 30 per cent of the final scoring, and will then have the chance to impress an expert judging panel as they seek to be crowned Britain’s best.

The bid by Cardigan Town Centre Partnership followed research commissioned by Visa, sponsor of the 2018 Great British High Street Awards.

High Streets Minister Jake Berry MP said: “I’d like to extend my congratulations to the Cardigan High Street for being shortlisted as one of the UK’s most ambitious high streets in this year’s Great British High Street Awards.

“The calibre of entries has been extraordinary, with each showing the passion, innovation and technological advancement needed to meet the challenges faced by independent high street retailers today.

“We’ll now embark on a six-week tour of the UK, visiting each of the shortlisted high streets before making our final decisions.

“This is a real opportunity for local shopkeepers and the public to show us how much they value their high streets – and importantly, the steps they have taken to drive footfall.”