Regeneration Action Plan
Consultation questions can be found at the bottom of this page
Introduction
Once the IMAGINE Midsomer Norton Town Centre Masterplan has been finalised, a Regeneration Action Plan will be developed to sit alongside it.
This document will propose short to medium-term improvements to the whole town centre area, considering a range of different social, cultural and economic interventions beyond the scope of the focused projects listed above.
Following on from initial community engagement, a list of nine potential projects has been compiled.
Public Realm Improvements
Enhance connectivity and accessibility across key town centre areas, including from Welton into the town centre.
Community spaces
Support civic life by reviewing the provision of community infrastructure and making focused improvements.
Public toilets
Ensure the provision of accessible public toilets in the town centre.
Provision for Children and Young People
Identify gaps in youth services and create safe, engaging spaces including the potential use of 113a High Street.
Wayfinding
Improve town centre navigation through updated signage, maps, and digital media.
High Street Animation and Events
Activate the High Street by supporting year-round programming of new and existing events, festivals, and public art.
Green & Blue Space Improvements
Enhance green and blue infrastructure with improved accessibility, lighting, and biodiversity features and increase town centre tree planting.
Business Support
Support local businesses through shopfront improvement grants, vacant unit activation, retail and arts incubation spaces.
Brownfield Site Redevelopment
Unlock key brownfield sites for housing and mixed-use development through strategic partnerships, such as the Welton Bibby site.