In a recent public survey Horsham District Council asked residents, visitors and businesses for their feedback on design proposals to deliver improvements to the Bishopric, Worthing Road and Carfax areas of Horsham town centre.
The survey results have now been analysed by the Council and public feedback incorporated into revised proposals. The range of suggested proposals that were positively received by local people and agreed upon by the Council include:
- In the Bishopric area, generally open up the area and improve access, providing more public seating, space for tables and chairs, entertainment space, landscape greening, additional cycle parking near the shops and better provision for market traders and outdoor events. Overall retain pedestrian priority access around the area.
- Worthing road area off the Bishopric – widen and realign bus station crossing, retain trees and enhance planting.
- Carfax area - retain and improve current bus stop facilities and infrastructure including seating, retain current access arrangements for drivers throughout the area.
Overall the improvements are set to create a better environment for active travel, improve safety for all users; pedestrians, cyclists and those who are mobility impaired, deliver improvements to street furniture and way finding signage, improve facilities for street markets and outdoor events and provide new urban green space with new planting schemes.
The Council is preparing to significantly invest in the design and build of the Bishopric improvements within the next two years. It is also looking at the design of improvements to the Carfax area in order to secure grant funding to invest in this area at a later date. You can learn more about the feedback and subsequent proposed designs across all areas via the Council website.
Commenting on the proposals, Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure Cllr Ruth Fletcher said: “Many thanks to the many of you who shared your views on our initial proposals for these town centre improvements.
Your views have been instrumental in helping us to decide what to include and what not to include in our revised proposals.
“I am excited about the proposed improvements which will greatly help to promote a sustainable environment, better access and a thriving economy for Horsham.”