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
Haverhill Public Realm Design Framework
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.
Haverhill Public Realm Design Framework consultation document (1.8Mb PDF)
Improvements to Queen Street : Have your say
People who visit Haverhill for shopping and entertainment are being asked their views on major investment in one of the town’s premier shopping streets.
Queen Street, packed with independent shops and businesses, is already part-pedestrianised, and St Edmundsbury Borough Council is planning to enhance the road to make it even more attractive to visitors.
People visiting the new Tesco superstore on the old railway station site will also be able to walk to Queen Street using a new pedestrian route.
The improvements to Queen Street are part of a long-term programme of regeneration and investment in the town. Work is due to start next spring.
What is St Edmundsbury Borough Council consulting on?
The following improvements are planned for Queen Street:
- Remove unnecessary road traffic signs and other ‘clutter’.
- Repaving works, including the creation of a central meeting space.
- New seats, bins and bollards similar to those used in Jubilee Walk.
- New lighting.
- Gates to restrict vehicles at each end.
- Landscape features such as trees.
- Incorporating public art.
The council would like to know what people think of their proposals:
- Should there be traffic gates?
- Should public art be included and, if so, what would you like to see?
- Should the lighting be contemporary or traditional and should it be fixed to buildings where possible to reduce the ‘clutter’?
