Watford Borough Council’s cabinet has approved plans (13 March 2023) to revitalize and enhance the town centre over the next 20 years, to help make it an even more attractive place to live, work and visit, and ensure it continues to thrive for the future generations.
The ambitious plans, otherwise known as the ‘Watford Town Centre Strategic Framework’ were developed after extensive consultation and stakeholder engagement from November 2021 to November 2022, where there were 1,231 contributions from 490 respondents. The top priorities for respondents were greenery/planting, places to eat and socialise and improved public transport.
They propose the following guiding principles alongside a comprehensive program of projects aimed at supporting the economic growth and development of the town, which includes:
The framework focuses on improving infrastructure, environment, transport, accessibility, experience and community, and while the council have not committed to specific projects, suggestions include:
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, said: “Watford’s town centre has seen a steady investment over the last few years. High streets and town centres have to adapt, with a focus on a range of activities and uses, which the framework lays out.
“The honest conversations we have had with residents, businesses and others during the consultation have been really useful. They have helped us shape these plans for Watford. This plan looks at what Watford may look like in 20 years and I hope that by passing it at Cabinet we can lay the foundations for a vibrant town centre in the future.”
For more information and to read the whole framework document, you can visit https://watfordtowncentre.commonplace.is/ to read more.
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