Competition to name town centre

Local people are given the chance to name a town centre before it is built

A competition has been launched to find the best name for a retail development which has not yet been built.

People in Bradley Stoke are being asked to name the town centre which should be completed this Autumn.

They are being encouraged to think of a name which reflects the community and blends in with the building design.

The town on the outskirts of Bristol was nicknamed "Sadly Broke" during the 1990s when property prices crashed and many were affected by negative equity.

Promise to children

Councillor Julian Barge said: "Whatever name is chosen will be there for many years so like the design and content of the building a lot of thought will have to go into the selection by the judges."

The competition is being run by Tesco and Bradley Stoke Council Town following a previous row over the naming of the new development, which will include a new Tesco supermarket.

Tesco wanted to use the name The Brooks Centre, but a local councillor claimed the store had broken a promise to let children choose the name.

The competition closes on 6 June, with judging taking place on 9 June.

The winner will receive a £50 shopping voucher and a computer for a local school or registered charity of their choice.