Town Centre Windows Competition

Helping you thrive

To celebrate the re-opening of Barnet high streets after lockdown, we hosted a competition to encourage independent businesses and local organisations across our town centres, to refresh their window displays.

They had to come up with a business plan to show how the prize money of £3,000 would be invested back into their business.

The competition was organised as part of a range of initiatives that we delivered to support the town centres and encourage people to shop on the high street.

Winners

The competition was judged by a panel of experts, after assessing the applications based on a set of criteria, six winners were selected.

Chinese Medicine Centre, Burnt Oak

The exterior of the Chinese Medicine Centre has been updated with improved security through a new shutter and better merchandising with new signage.

Barnet Gallery, Chipping Barnet

As part of a wider investment in the shop including converting to a low energy system, improving plumbing facilities for guests and hosting workshops for the local community, the Barnet Gallery in Chipping Barnet has upgraded the shop’s shelving units to highlight new products that share his ethos for quality and sustainability.

Little Tea House, Whetstone

Following on from improvements to the shopfront, Little Tea House has introduced a new outdoor seating area with a canopy, utilising Barnet Council’s pavement licence to extend the customer experience outdoors in time for spring and summer.

Finishing Touches, North Finchley

Esmine, the owner of Finishing Touches in North Finchley has undergone a revamp of the shop’s interiors with new carpet and shelving units to make the haberdashery more pleasant for customers, and continue offering valuable advice and services on fabrics and manufacturing of textiles.

Pet Mania, Mill Hill

Pet Mania in Mill Hill has used the award as part of a substantial investment in the refitting of a sustainable lighting system including new LED lighting units and controls across the shop.

Flower Collection, Finchley Central

As part of a wider commitment to sustainability in store, the Flower Collection shop in Finchley Central has used the award to contribute towards the purchase of an e-van to ensure a more environmentally friendly delivery service.