Biddulph residents have been asked to nominate their unsung heroes for the town mayor's awards this year.

Nominations are open until 23rd April, and people have been asked to nominate anyone who they think helps to make Biddulph a great place to live, work and socialise.

The current mayor of Biddulph is Cllr John Jones.

Nominations are available for a number of areas. These are:

- Youth: Recognises an individual or group of young people age 18 and under who have made an outstanding contribution to their local area or of Biddulph as whole. This could include physical or social media activities.

- Sporting and Leisure: Recognises a group or individuals sporting- achievement for Biddulph. Be it playing, organising or contributing to sporting development.

- Art and Culture: Recognises an individual or groups work who have made an outstanding contribution to the arts in Biddulph. This could include art, music, craft and photography.

- Tourism and Trade: Recognises a business that promotes Biddulph as a visitor destination. This can be a camp site, B&B, visitor site, local attractions. Alternatively, it could be a local business that has gone above and beyond.

- Environmental: Recognition for a group or individual who have made a significant difference to the conservation or environmental protection of Biddulph.

- Ambassador of Biddulph: A person who represents Biddulph in a positive light outside of the area. At a local, national or international level.

- Lifetime Achievement: A recognition of an individuals continued commitment to the community over an extended period.

To find out more, contact the town council by calling 01782 498480 or emailing [email protected]