Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas in June/July 2026. Read about what we did and what we heard in the engagement report. Please stay tuned for Part Two of this engagement process, which will take place in 2027 where you will be able to give further feedback.
On this page you can:
What you can influence on this project
Your feedback will directly influence:
- 🏙️ Public Realm Upgrade: expanding the forecourt to create a more welcoming public space.
- 🚶♂️ Accessibility & Movement: improving how people and vehicles move through the area, including options for reducing through-traffic on Bank Street and making drop-off easier.
- 🌿 Green Infrastructure & Sustainability: increasing tree canopy and shade and improving how water is managed through better ground permeability and stormwater capture.
- 🎉 Activation & Events: creating an open, flexible forecourt that can support community events and activities.
- 💡 Safety & Amenity: enhancing lighting to make the space feel safe and inviting, especially at night.
What you can't influence on this project
Your feedback can not influence:
- 🏛️ Town Hall internal renovation
- 🎉 Programming of events
- 🚗 Increasing on-street parking
- 🚌 Public transport improvement
- 🚻 Public Toilets
