This vision document was approved by St Edmundsbury Borough Council's Haverhill Area Working Party on 17 August 2005. It puts forward a vision for Haverhill town centre as: - a place where business can thrive;
- a place where people can enjoy themselves;
- an attractive shopping environment; and
- an environment where people want to live.
Development of the town centre is based on four themes:
- environment - providing for a locally distinctive and quality environment;
- accessibility - making sure that the town centre is safe and accessible to all;
- attractions - improving the attractiveness of the town centre for everyone; and
- economy - helping to bring about long-term sustainable growth of the local economy.
A masterplan for the town centre was launched by the Haverhill Area Working Party in November 2004. A major consultation exercise followed and changes were made to the masterplan as a result. One of these was to rename it a vision for the town centre, as it is an overview rather than a detailed plan. The Haverhill Area Working Party is now overseeing the implementation of the many proposals in the vision document.
For more information view the Vision for Haverhill Town Centre
For more information on funding for Haverhill Town Centre Masterplan view: £10 million funding for Haverhill
Haverhill Public Realm Design Framework – Consultation
A key component of the masterplan is the delivery of a quality environment, in both design and materials. The Haverhill Public Realm Design Framework develops the ideas contained within the vision document, and provides guidance for the enhancement of the streets and spaces in the town centre, including street furniture, lighting, signs and materials. It is published for local consultation and, when finalised, will provide a guide for further investment in the town centre.
Consultation with stakeholders and town centre businesses inviting comment in respect of the draft document commenced on 16 May for a period of 4 weeks and concludes on 13 June. The document is available for viewing from the link below or at the Council Offices at Lower Downs Slade, and Haverhill Arts Centre.
– Haverhill Public Realm Design Framework consultation document (1.8Mb PDF)
– Consultation response form (27Kb PDF)
