Public to have their say on proposals for Horley Town Centre
News release dated 24 March 2005 about members of the public being given the chance to have their say on proposals to improve Horley Town Centre.
Members of the public are being given the chance to have their say on proposals to improve Horley Town Centre.
The Borough, County and Town Councils have been working with community stakeholders since last summer to put together a long term development strategy for Horley Town Centre.
The stage has now been reached when the Councils want to consult the wider Horley community about the draft proposals.
Councillor Roger Newstead, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council's Executive Members for the Local Economy, said:
“Through these proposals, Horley has the opportunity to become a more vibrant and successful town centre, supported by an increase in its population and its proximity to Gatwick.
"But the proposals are not cast in stone, so I encourage everyone with an interest to make their views known on the future form of the town centre.”
Exhibition
You can view the posters at the exhibition on our website and tell us your views by filling in our questionnaire.
Alternatively, you can visit the exhibition.
An exhibition of the proposals will be held at three different venues in the town. These are:-
- Waitrose foyer - from Friday afternoon 1 April to Thursday 7 April. Open during shop hours (manned on Saturday morning 10-1pm)
- Horley Town Council Offices, Albert Road – from 8 April to 14 April. Open weekdays 10-4pm (manned on Saturday morning 10-1pm; closed Sunday)
- Horley Help Shop, Consort Way – 15 & 18 to 22 April. Open during normal Help Shop hours.
Following the consultation a report will go back to the Executive with a package of proposals for final approval. The proposals will then go forward as a Supplementary Planning Document in the Borough’s new Local Development Framework.
The Borough Council's Executive Committee gave the go-ahead to publish proposals for the Horley Town Centre revitalisation on 3 March 2005.
A town square, tree lined boulevards and street cafes could become a feature of the new look town centre.
The plans involve creating a thriving town centre by developing shops and offices to complement those that already exist.
Some of the other proposals include
- improvements to the appearance of the town, creating public spaces, installing street lighting and planting new trees
- developing a more vibrant town by enhancing leisure facilities and the town's evening economy
- better provision for the needs of community, with more shops and services that appeal to young people and families
- improving first impressions for those coming into the town
- improving access, especially east to west
- providing more housing in the town centre
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