Strategic Priorities: Securing a successful economy for Maidstone |
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Priority Action: Enhancing the appeal of the town centre for everyone |
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Project |
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Milestones |
Outcomes |
Responsible Owner |
Town Centre Development Plan
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A programme of actions designed to deliver physical development and investment and better operational management of the town centre. |
Establish Maidstone Town Centre Strategic Advisory Board 2nd February 2016 |
Coordinate private sector investment and guide programme of actions to maximise impact |
Dawn Hudd |
Work with Capital and Regional to deliver an improved retail and leisure offer in The Mall (Date to be confirmed) |
Maidstone's retail rankings improve, strengthening the attractiveness of the town centre as a place to shop, visit and work
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Director of Regeneration and Place |
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Plan, Design and Implement Phase 1 Redevelopment of Maidstone East Station in partnership with South Eastern, Network Rail and KCC Nov 2016 |
Gateway into the Town Centre is greatly enhanced, passenger access improved and improved facilities in time for Thameslink Services |
Director of Regeneration and Place |
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Deliver Bridge Gyratory Widening Scheme February 2016 to December 2016 |
Improve infrastructure and network capacity |
Dawn Hudd |
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Deliver riverside Towpath from Allington to Tovil |
Improve accessibility and make the town more attractive for leisure and tourism activities. |
Dawn Hudd |
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Plan, Design and Implement Phase 3 Public Realm improvement project Nov 2016 |
Maidstone's retail rankings improve, strengthening the attractiveness of the town centre as a place to shop, visit and work |
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Strategic Priority: Keeping Maidstone Borough an attractive place for all |
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Priority Action: Providing a clean and safe environment
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Project |
Details |
Milestones |
Outcomes |
Responsible Owner |
Crematorium Development Project
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Maximising the current Vinters Park site potential and extending and improving the services offered to borough residents |
Commence implementation of Phase One January 2017
Commence implementation of Phase two April 2017 |
Improve range of service to customers of Vinters Park |
Jennifer Shepherd |