THE search is on for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight's village of the year.
Entries for the competition, won last year by Liss, near Petersfield, are already being accepted.
As well as judging for the overall village of the year, best small village and inspirational individual, judges will also be looking for the best parish council community engagement project, best open spaces and recreational project, best community hub pub, and the best village feature.
Organiser Steven Lugg said: “Hampshire and the Island both have a fine tradition in this competition, and the Hampshire Association of Local Councils is pleased to continue supporting it. The Competition supports communities coming together and celebrating the many positive aspects of local life that we all enjoy.”
Entries are free, and will need to be submitted by Tuesday, July 31. They can be submitted by any village organisation, including parish councils.
Judging for finalists will take place during August. Full details are available on the Village of the Year website: www.hampshire-alc.gov.uk.
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