Devon villagers asked for views on public art

Torridge District Council wants to introduce public art to Westward Ho!

Residents of a Devon village are being asked by the local council what kind of public art they would like.

Torridge District Council said it wanted to introduce public art to Westward Ho! as part of its "mission" to support cultural activity in the town.

Torridge District Councillor Claire Hodson, ward member for Westward Ho!, said public art would celebrate "the village's heritage and vibrancy to ensure that it adds to the sense of being somewhere people want to spend time and visit".

A survey is open until Monday 3 November.

Hodson said: "We want to hear from as many people as possible so that we can come up with a brief that helps us to commission something really special that celebrates Westward Ho!

She added that people's views were being sought on "what people are proud of, what inspires them and where they think the art should go".

A council spokesperson said: Whether it's a mega centrepiece or an art trail, a stone sculpture or a mural – it's now time for the community to have their say on what themes and stories make them feel proud and would really create that added wow factor"