SHOPS in Epping High Street are being encouraged to decorate their windows this Christmas.

The town council will be awarding the Audrey Rose Cup to the premises judged to have the best festive display.

Three members of the council will judge entries between Monday and Wednesday, December 1 and 3 with the winner and two runners-up notified before the town’s Christmas market on Friday, December 5.

The council also intends to hold a competition for primary school children, which will involve them finding the cup winner and runners-up. Correct entries will be put into draw.