'arc' is making the heart of the town larger
The new arc development in Bury St Edmunds town centre, which opened in March 2009, has helped the town buck the national economic trend over the past year, with the number of visitors to the historic town increasing. and new jobs created.
Arc complements Bury St Edmunds' historic core, which is packed with independent and High Street shops, a huge range of places to eat and drink, plus a thriving twice-weekly market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The £100 million investment brings more shops, more homes and more fun to the town centre. And it has brought hundreds of new jobs, as well as helping to protect the Bury St Edmunds economy by encouraging people to spend their money locally instead of travelling to other towns.
St Edmundsbury Borough Council has been working with Centros to turn the long-awaited scheme into reality after many years of planning and consultation plus two-and-a-half years of work on site.
For more information visit www.moreheart.info which has a unique map showing every shop, café, bar and restaurant in town. It also has details on where to stay, what to visit, events and markets.
