125 Development of the Maidstone Town Centre Strategy PDF 164 KB
Minutes:
The Interim Director for the
Local Plan Review introduced the report and outlined the impact of
changes in demand on the town centre and other town centres around
the country. The development of the Town Centre Strategy was an
opportunity to address these pressures and challenges and also to
make the town centre more environmentally attractive while ensuring
the town centre space was used effectively.
The
Committee provided feedback on the strategy and emphasised the
importance of community events including local markets, concerts
and increasing the capacity of the theatre. The river could play a
larger role in the identity of the town centre, and community
engagement was vital.
RESOLVED: That the feedback be used to inform a further report to the
Policy and Resources Committee with a more specific proposal on the
scope and timing of the Town Centre Strategy.