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Consultation on a new vision for Horsham Town Centre

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We welcome your feedback on these draft proposals to create a high quality urban public realm that considers the needs of all residents, those working in and visiting the town centre.

This is your chance to help shape the future of Horsham.

Areas for improvements

  • Bishopric
  • Worthing Road
  • Carfax and Medwin Walk

Project timeline

  • Design Stage 2023-2025
  • Works in Bishopric and Worthing Road to begin in Autumn 2025
  • Carfax works are dependent on future funding

Objectives

Active Travel Active Travel

  • Create a better environment for active travel to inspire people to walk and cycle.
  • Enhance connections between existing and future local routes.
  • Improve provision for cycling
  • Improve safety for all users considering the needs of different groups: pedestrians, cyclists, mobility impaired

Public Realm Public Realm

  • Reduction in visual clutter and rationalise material use and street furniture.
  • Consistent design language of materials to improve way-finding.
  • Improvement and renewal of facilities to support markets, wider events programme and maintenance operations.
  • Understand local business needs and provide the space to support their operations.

Climate Resilience Climate resilience

  • Provide urban greening with trees and planting to improve the quality of green space for people and wildlife.
  • Consider incorporating sustainable drainage.
  • Incorporate sustainable construction and materials.

Have your say

This consultation is open from Wednesday 9 April to Wednesday 30 April.

Please share your thoughts on which aspects of these proposals matter the most to you. Your feedback will help to shape our decision making for the future development of the town for local residents, businesses and visitors.

You can also view banners highlighting the proposals in Horsham's Swan Walk at Unit 60 (close to Sports Direct).

Drop-In Sessions

If you prefer to speak with us directly, we’re hosting two drop-in sessions where you can view the proposals, ask questions and share ideas.

Where:
Unit 60, Swan Walk, near to Sports Direct and D&D Cafe.

When:

  • Wednesday 16 April 10.30am-3.30pm
  • Saturday 26 April 10.30am-3.30pm

This consultation is now closed, and we are analysing the feedback provided.

Last updated: 9 Apr 2024