£1.2m to make town more attractive and profitable
PUBLIC’S VIEWS ON PROPOSALS SOUGHT OVER THE NEXT MONTH
PLANS for a £1.2m scheme to improve a county town centre have been revealed.
Charnwood Borough Council has worked closely with the Shepshed Town Team, with support from Shepshed Town Council, on the public realm improvement scheme which aims to make the town centre more attractive for visitors and help boost trade of shops and businesses.
More details about the scheme, which covers improvements in Market Place, Bull Ring, Hall Croft and Field Street, have been revealed and residents are being invited to give their feedback.
Councillor Jonathan Morgan, lead member for regeneration, said: “This scheme is a great opportunity to generate an increase of footfall for businesses in Shepshed, while making improvements to the public space will make the town centre more appealing to visits.
“We have continued to work closely with the town team and town council on these detailed plans and we’re now pleased to share them with the wider community.
“The coronavirus pandemic has been a difficult time for local businesses and this scheme will play an important role in the town’s recovery.
“I’d encourage residents and business owners to take a look at the suggested improvements and provide feedback through the online consultation.”
Residents, businesses and visitors to the town centre are being invited to
The pandemic has been a difficult time for businesses and this will play an important role in the town’s recovery
view the designs and offer their feedback. The consultation is open now and will close on October 19.
Detailed plans of the scheme will be available to view in the windows of Shepshed Library and an additional information panel about Market Place will be displayed in the window of the former Complexions shop from now until the end of the consultation on October 19.
The Shepshed Town Centre Project forms part of the town’s masterplan which sets out how it could develop.
The scheme has been designed so work can be implemented in a phased approach, according to the level of resources available.
The council is hoping work will start next summer. The proposed phasing and prioritisation of street works is Market Place, then Bull Ring, then Hall Croft and then Field Street.