Barrow residents will soon have a direct line to shape the future of their town centre, as the council prepares to launch a comprehensive public consultation.
Town Centre Revitalization: Your Voice Matters
A new initiative aims to gather community input on improving Barrow’s town centre, focusing on both immediate needs and long-term vision.
- The council will be posing three key questions to residents regarding their experiences and desires for the town centre.
- Feedback will be used to develop both short-term improvements and long-term plans.
- The consultation will actively seek input from a diverse range of community members, including schools, care homes, and under-represented groups.
The council’s initiative centers around three core questions designed to gauge public opinion: What do you enjoy most about the town centre? What changes would encourage you to visit more frequently? And, recognizing that substantial change takes time, what immediate steps can be taken to create a busier, more vibrant atmosphere?
What is the council doing to revitalize Barrow’s town centre? The council is launching a public consultation to gather feedback on how to improve the area, with plans for both short-term and long-term changes based on community input.
Officials emphasized a commitment to inclusivity, stating they intend to reach as many people as possible, specifically targeting local schools, residents of care homes, various community groups, and voices that are often underrepresented in local planning processes.
The collected feedback will directly inform the development of short-term plans, with a particular focus on sustaining cultural, entertainment, and community activities within the town centre. A second phase of the project will then delve into gathering community perspectives on longer-term options for the area’s development.
Notably, the council clarified that no final decisions have yet been made regarding the future of the Market Hall or the Forum buildings, leaving those possibilities open for consideration based on the forthcoming public input.
