This Wigan street has just been voted 'the friendliest in Britain'

Pemberton Road in Winstanley was one of 10 streets across the country to be shortlisted for the award, and finished top of the pile after receiving 33 per cent of the 16,613 votes cast.

Cedar Avenue in Twickenham won the second highest amount of votes, while Eden Crescent in Leeds came third.

The competition was run by Posters for the People, an ‘In Good Company’ project in collaboration with renowned UK artists, providing the opportunity for people to buy an art banner and spread joy with all profits evenly being split across a number of charities including NHS charities.

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue took to social media to congratulate the residents on their victory.

And Winstanley councillor Paul Kenny said: "This is wonderful news for residents and the wider community in Winstanley and the Borough.

“Pemberton Road residents have taken to heart the message to be kind towards each other in these difficult times and I salute them for the work they have done to build community spirit and resilience.”

Every household on Pemberton Road will receive a free copy of In Good Company’s #PostersForThePeople art designs, which have been on display throughout the UK since April 20th. Art has even been shipped globally, as far as Canada, Italy and the USA, and now features additional designs from the likes of Ronnie Wood as well as renowned artists Anthony Burrill and Morag Myerscough.

Laura Wellington, founder of In Good Company, said of the campaign: “We have seen so many acts of generosity and compassion over the last two months, especially in local communities. We wanted to give people a chance to show off their local area and nominate a street where the residents really care for one another.

"We can’t believe how many people entered and are really excited to see Pemberton Road in all its #PostersForThePeople glory!”

In Good Company is a not-for-profit street art project based in Leeds. Founded by Laura Wellington, In Good Company represents a formalisation of Laura’s existing work as an advocate, advisor, designer and independent business owner.

l See this week’s Wigan Observer for a full picture special of Pemberton Road residents.

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