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Pedestrian-friendly enhancements completed across Trowbridge town centre

Trowbridge town centre has been transformed, with the completion of four key schemes designed to enhance pedestrian access, safety, and the overall visitor experience. These projects, funded as part of the £16 million investment by the Future High Streets Fund, aim to revitalise the town centre, foster growth, and ensure a sustainable future for Trowbridge.

Published 16 January 2025
Trowbridge town centre footpaths

The improvements have progressed over the past two years:

  • Church Street and Union Street junction was the first area completed in April 2023.
  • Castle Street enhancements followed, being completed in December 2023.
  • The most recent upgrades to Manvers Street, Fore Street, and Wicker Hill were completed in December 2024.

Over the next 4-6 weeks, additional public realm enhancements, including new benches and planters, will further improve the pedestrian experience across the town centre. This is being funded by the public realm element of the Future High Streets Fund.

Cllr Nick Holder, Cabinet Member for Highways, said: We are delighted these key pedestrian schemes have been completed and look forward to the Spring when the additional planting will start to bloom.

As well as the visible improvements on Manvers Street and Wicker Hill, we've addressed longstanding issues like drainage and surfacing, ensuring long-term resilience. Utility companies also capitalised on this opportunity to carry out essential repairs, reducing potential future disruptions.

Well-connected communities are a priority in our Business Plan, and these completed schemes mark a significant step toward achieving that goal. Residents and visitors alike have provided positive feedback, especially mobility scooter users and pedestrians who have found a significant improvement in accessibility.

We appreciate the works have caused some disruption to local businesses and would like to thank them for their patience and understanding during this time. Together with the other schemes supported by the Future High Streets Fund including the renovation of the Town Hall, improvements to the River Biss corridor and the successful vacant commercial unit grant, businesses will benefit from a vibrant more sustainable town centre.

"We had originally hoped to deliver five schemes using the funding from the Future High Streets Fund. However, due to inflation and the cost of supplies and resources there is insufficient money to deliver the final scheme. We have however secured Active Travel funding and redirected unallocated funds from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund so we will be able to start works on The Halve/Roundstone Street next month.

The proposals for this scheme include improved access for pedestrians by reviewing footpath widths, reinforcing the pedestrian route along Roundstone Street and improving the link to Hilperton Road with formal crossing provision for pedestrians and cyclists.

This scheme will be split into three phases, starting at The Halve in February 2025 lasting approximately seven weeks; then initial works on Roundstone Street from April until the end of July 2025; returning to complete the works from October 2025 to March 2026. More information will be provided nearer the time.

To find out more visit Future High Streets Fund Trowbridge

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