Everybody interested in the future of Market Place in Kendal is being invited to share their views about planned redevelopment work.
Renewal of the town centre space, as well as Kent Street, to enhance public realm in the heart of the town is part of the transformational Heart of Kendal programme, which was awarded up to £13,476,700 through the Government’s Local Regeneration Fund.
Early engagement had begun to ensure that the plans and designs reflect community needs, values and aspirations. Members of the public and in particular businesses and residents within Market Place, are urged to take part in a survey to make sure their views shape how the project is developed.
The online survey is open until Monday 10 November. Click here to take part in the survey.
Councillor Peter Thornton, Cabinet Member for Highways and ICT, said: "We don’t have final designs for the Market Place scheme and the results of this early engagement will ensure that the project team make informed choices when creating the proposals.
"Kendal Market Place has always been the focal point in the town, a place for everyone to meet, get together and trade and this project will help restore it as a destination and its position as the town’s beating heart. I would urge anybody with an interest to take part in the survey. It won't take long and will make sure our plans reflect what people want.
"This and the other Heart of Kendal schemes will help to reinvigorate the town centre and bring a new vibrancy to the town."
As well as the Market Place and Kent Street schemes, the Heart of Kendal programme includes:
- Repurposing the Westmorland Shopping Centre and provide new education accommodation, creating a third campus for Kendal College;
- Regenerating and reimagining Kendal’s historic Indoor Market Hall;
- Improved active travel routes along the riverside corridor
The projects together will embrace the unique setting of the town and use its built heritage and culture to enhance the town centre, to make it more attractive and accessible for living, working, culture and leisure.