People who live or work in Barnstaple will soon be able to have their say on the public art they would like to see in the town centre.

Flourishing Barnstaple, an initiative led by North Devon Council and supported by Arts Council England's Cultural Development Fund, is introducing public art to the town centre as part of its mission to revitalise Barnstaple by supporting, developing and promoting cultural activity in the town.

After an open call for expressions of interest brought more than 60 responses, 11 artists have been selected to develop their ideas for public art through a tender process. 

The exciting proposals will be on display from Wednesday 12 February at the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon, Barnstaple Pannier Market, Green Lanes Shopping Centre and online. People who live or work in Barnstaple, aged 12 or over, will be able to vote for their favourites by filling out a form at the locations or online.

The public vote will form part of the selection process alongside a panel made up of representatives from North Devon Council, Barnstaple Town Council, Barnstaple Town Team for Culture and the local community.

Cultural Partnership Board representative for North Devon Council, Councillor Mark Haworth-Booth said: "After an incredible response to our call for expressions of interest, we are delighted to be able to display these exciting proposals. The winning project will take pride of place in the town centre, so we want as many people as possible to take a look at the proposals and have their say, either at the venues across Barnstaple or online."

Voting will open along with the displays on Wednesday 12 February, and will close at midnight on Wednesday 19 February. Votes can be cast online at barnstaple.co.uk. The results will be announced in the first week of March.