Town Hall Theatre showcases progress of Bridgwater Town Deal
The event today hopes to inform residents about the progression of the £23.2 million improvement project
Last updated 19th Oct 2023
An event to showcase the progression of the multi-million-pound Town Deal project opens today in Bridgwater.
The £23.2 million scheme is part of the Government's Levelling-Up agenda, which saw 101 towns allocated a pot of cash for projects which will go towards improving local infrastructure.
Today (October 19), the Town Hall Theatre will be open in the free community-focussed open event between 2pm and 7pm so people can come and explore the 11 projects being developed across the town.
It'll comprise an exhibition space for the projects, as well as providing an overview of the initiative in a bid to give the local community an opportunity to meet the people behind the projects, ask any questions they may have, and share feedback with the teams driving these developments.
The Town Deal's hoped to revitalise the social, cultural and economic offerings in town centre, as well as unlocking future growth by resolving traffic congestion and protecting the area from tidal flooding.
Cllr Ros Wyke, Somerset Council’s Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets, said: “We are delighted to see the Bridgwater Town Deal fund move from the planning phase into delivery.
"As our former teams have come together across the new authority, we are starting to see real benefit in a combined approach to regeneration that encompasses many of the different elements that the Council, working closely with partners in the community, can bring. We look forward to talking to the community about these projects at this event.”
Paul Moore, Chairman of the Bridgwater Town Deal Board, said: “This event is a great opportunity for those living and working in Bridgwater to get better acquainted with what the Town Deal is all about, and to find out what it will mean for the ‘Places and Spaces’ around Bridgwater town centre.
"The Bridgwater Town Deal board and all those involved in delivering these exciting projects want Bridgwater to be a better place to live, do business and enjoy yourself. Join us at the Town Hall Theatre on 19 October to see what’s coming up next and meet the people working hard to help Bridgwater take another step towards a better future.”
For more information about the Bridgwater Town Deal, visit their website.
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