BANGOR businesses were given a boost after an incredibly difficult year, when the local public voted in inaugural business awards. The awards were organised by Business Improvement District: Bangor First, to celebrate the hard work and the contribution of the many great businesses on Bangor High Street, which is especially relevant after such a difficult year. With more than 300 High Street businesses, in the first instance the public nominated businesses in each of the twelve categories, before voting on a shortlist to decide the winners. More than 1,000 votes were received, although initial plans to hold a charity presentation evening were curtailed due to the Covid 19 crisis, each winner received a beautiful, engraved glass trophy to keep and display on their premises.
BBC News
By Nia Cerys
media captionA wall of scaffolding splits Bangor s high street in two
There are calls for demolition to start on part of Wales longest high street, a year after a fire ruined businesses .
The blaze in a flat above the Japanese Noodle One restaurant in Bangor on 17 December 2019 caused extensive structural damage.
Scaffolding has been in place since and vehicles can t pass along part of the road, affecting trade and deliveries.
Businesses are asking for work to start soon to safeguard their future.
At the end of a difficult year caused by Covid restrictions, some fear they may have to close unless the road is reopened as soon as possible.