Local photographers are being invited to unleash their creativity by submitting their favourite photos of North Devon.

North Devon Council is launching a new competition for photography enthusiasts, with the winning entries to be displayed in the council’s Town Centre Hub in Barnstaple’s Green Lanes Shopping Centre

Photos must be taken within the North Devon district and may feature landscapes, wildlife, street scenes or other local subjects. Images must not include people who can be identified.

The winning entries will be professionally printed and displayed throughout the Town Centre Hub, including large-format prints in the main public area and a feature panoramic image in the largest meeting room.

The competition is open to all ages. Each participant may submit three images before entries close on Friday 29 May 2026.

Councillor David Clayton, Leader of North Devon Council, said: “North Devon boasts many natural wonders and is also home to a large number of talented photographers. The competition provides a fantastic opportunity for your work to be exhibited in the Town Centre Hub, where it will be on display for all to see. I wish everyone the best of luck, so get creative and get snapping!”

Whether you’re a professional or an enthusiastic smartphone photographer, the contest is open to all! Entrants can send their submissions as JPEGs or PNGs by visiting www.northdevon.gov.uk/photocomp2026 and filling in the form.

The terms and conditions for the competition are available on the council’s website at www.northdevon.gov.uk/photocomp2026.

The Town Centre Hub, located in Green Lanes Shopping Centre, opened in June 2025 and has quickly become popular. The hub provides a fantastic face to face service and also offers bookable meeting rooms of various sizes. For more information, please visit www.northdevon.gov.uk/town-centre-hub.