The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Michaela Boyle has urged local people to back the bid for Brooke Park to win a National Lottery Heritage award.

The recent regeneration of 'The People's Park' has been shortlisted from over 700 entrants in the Best Heritage Project category, a campaign that has been backed on social media by two of the city's best known celebrities, singer Nadine Coyle and actress Roma Downey.

Mayor Boyle urged the public to show their support by voting online before the closing date of midnight on Wednesday 21 August.

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"The public's support for the campaign to help Brooke Park win a National Lottery Award has really gathered pace over the last few weeks and shows the high esteem the park is held in locally," the Sinn Fein Mayor said.

"With nine other nominees, the Park will have to see off some strong opposition to claim the award and every vote is crucial so I'd encourage people to vote now on the Lottery Good Causes website or on twitter by using the hashtag #NLABrookePark.

"Brooke Park has been at the hub of the community since it was reopened three years ago, offering a wide range of leisure facilities, children's playpark, a horticultural training centre and the stunningly located Gwyn's Pavilion Café.

"Casting your vote is an ideal opportunity for the public to acknowledge the park's positive contribution to community life."

(JG/CM)