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Town Centre Regeneration
English Partnerships is working with a range of local authorities, Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) and key stakeholders to bring forward regeneration strategies in a number of town centres, particularly in the four growth areas identified by government in its Sustainable Communities Plan.
The first new town, Stevenage, came into being more than 50 years ago in 1946 and, like its contemporaries, both the infrastructure and facilities provided within the town centre are now reaching the end of their natural life. English Partnerships has recognised that many town centres need to be revitalised through regeneration programmes that will create better places for people to live and work. Along with our partners we are helping to fund and offer advice and support on design and funding programmes that will deliver benefits such as higher quality and more modern shopping facilities, new public space, town-centre housing, enhanced public transport and a better planned and designed environment.
Revitalising town and city centres is a vital component in supporting government plans to build more new and affordable homes across the country. Many new towns are in high growth areas and will be the focus for larger populations that will need to be served by vibrant, well-thought-out town centres offering modern job opportunities as well as being at the heart of the local community.
Town centre regeneration proposals are being progressed for the following:
