They are spaces where mums meet, children play and groups come together and now Evening Post readers can vote on their favourite community building.

As part of the Royal Institute of British Architects South West's annual Town & Country Design awards, four buildings that make a real difference to those who rely on them have been shortlisted for the Community Award.

St Nicholas of Tolentino church in Lawrence Hill and Hartcliffe children's centre are the Bristol buildings bidding for the prize with Market House in Martock, and Minehead Enterprise Park, the Somerset contenders.

Jon Watkins, head of RIBA South West, said: "Recognising good design for purpose is a principle of RIBA's aim to advance architecture by demonstrating benefit to society and this award asks readers to choose what makes good architecture fit for purpose in their neck of the woods."

To vote on your favourite building visit www.thisisbristol.co.uk/ribaawards. The deadline for voting is September 11.

The winning project, as voted by our readers, will be presented with the award at a ceremony at FutureInn Cabot Circus on September 30, hosted by chief executive of the UK Green Building Council Paul King and the Lord Mayor of Bristol.

Hartcliffe Children's Centre

Martock House

Minehead Enterprise Park

St Nicholas of Tolentino