We are asking
Fareham Borough Council is inviting residents, local businesses, and town centre visitors to help shape proposals for the future of West Street by attending a pop-up event.
- Date: Wednesday 28 May
- Time: 10am - 2pm
- Location: The Bandstand, West Street, Fareham
Council officers will be on hand to discuss Town Centre Regeneration and ask for residents' input to help shape the area into a social and inviting place which is full of life. There will also be free lawn games and colouring activities for children to enjoy!
Join us and come and have your say.
A survey will also be available online and in paper format from 28 May for those who cannot make the event and would like to have their say.
What can you Influence?
What you would like to see in the pedestrianised area of West Street.
What can't you Influence?
There are many factors that the Council must take into consideration when assessing the suggestions for the development of West Street including:
- The space available
- Safety
- Highways
- Cost
- Maintenance
When considering any suggestions these factors will be used to aid in the decision-making process.
You said
An online survey and in person engagement event was held to give residents the opportunity to put forward ideas on what they would like to see within the pedestrianised area of West Street.
The key comments from respondents were:
- Include equipment and facilities to cater for all ages and abilities
- Enhance existing play area with mix of traditional and modern elements
- Improve CCTV and install softer ground surfaces for safety and security
- Wheather proof facilities so they are functional all year round
- Provide more comfortable and social seating such as; picnic benches, curved seating, accessible seating and seasonal seating
- Add more greenery and planting that provides year round colour
- Improve aesthetic appeal through lighting and seasonal decorative displays
- Improve seating and staging within bandstand
- More independents shops and food trucks
- Pop-up activities such as book exchanges, food and produce festivals, collaborative events with local clubs and societies
We did
The feedback received will feed into the councils proposed improvements to the public realm of West Street.
The play area feedback received will initially help to form a tender specification for improvements to be made to the existing Town Centre play area. Detailed designs will be shared later this year.