Designs for £3.5m Littlehampton revamp unveiled
The project's being undertaken to transform the High Street
Designs for a £3.5 million project to improve the look and feel of Littlehampton town centre have been unveiled.
New pavements, road surfaces, planting and street furniture are among the items proposed for areas along the High Street, Beach Road and part of East Street, along with stretches of Clifton Road, Duke Street and St Martin’s Lane.
The next stage involves the preparation of detailed technical, structural and engineering plans before construction work can start on site.
Arun District Council has said the project aims to give the High Street a 'fresh, clean, vibrant look and feel', while improving safety for pedestrians with wider pavements and improved road safety measures.
Councillor Andy Cooper, Chair of Arun’s Economic Committee, said,
"We are eager to see the town centre improvements completed as part of our wider regeneration ambitions for Littlehampton.
"Investment attracts investment and the High Street’s fresh new look will provide a more sociable and attractive environment.”
Funding of £3.5 million has come from the Government’s Coastal Communities Fund (£2.45m) Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership Local Growth Fund (£564,000) and £200,000 from both Arun District Council and Littlehampton Town Council.
The works are part of an overall £6 million regeneration plan to transform Littlehampton’s town centre. Arun District Council plans to apply for further external funding to complete the overall scheme, including the approach to the town from the railway station.
Littlehampton Town Mayor, Councillor Michelle Molloy, said:
“Littlehampton is a unique town with a thriving independent retail sector. The High Street improvements are designed to attract more shoppers and visitors to come and enjoy everything our lovely town has to offer.”
Here's what the full proposals include:
New paving along the pedestrian High Street, including Duke Street, Clifton Road and new paving along East Street.
New CCTV camera (subject to Police & Operator agreement)
Increased number of trees
New crossing points along Beach Road
New power supplies (subject to agreement with UKPN) along the High Street for events
Attractive new street furniture including chairs, benches and bins
More disabled parking bays and improved access to the High Street
Road resurfacing along Beach Road, Duke Street and Clifton Road, with different coloured tarmac to highlight shared pedestrian and vehicle areas
Improvements to lighting
Wider footpaths across the entire scheme