PEOPLE in Chard and Ilminster can vote for their town centre to become the Great British High Street.

High Streets Minister Penny Mordaunt is encouraging communities to take part in a competition run by the Future High Street Forum,to find Britain’s best high streets.

The winners will receive £50,000, and dedicated support and mentoring from industry experts.

Details of how to enter can be found at thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk and the deadline is August 30