Your views shaping Watton and Swaffham’s futures E
xciting new proposals for the futures of Watton and Swaffham have been drawn up following comments from local residents. As part of Breckland Council’s ongoing ‘Future Breckland’ project, residents, businesses, and community groups were recently invited to share their views on what is already great about the towns and what should be prioritised for improvement. Based on the feedback received, the urban regeneration experts we’re working with have now drawn up some proposals to enhance the towns, and we’ll work with our partners to agree a shared vision for delivering the changes over the coming months and years.
Watton proposals include: • Enhancing how community groups across four locations work together • Improving the town centre shopfronts and increasing connectivity • Rejuvenating Loch Neaton, offering access for swimming, fishing, boating and leisure pursuits • Themed events or festivals to celebrate Watton • Making the high street more accessible
Swaffham proposals include: • Enhance the town centre by changing traffic flow and cycle routes • Trialling partial pedestrianisation schemes • Reinvigorating the marketplace and installing public art • Creating more employment opportunities and light industrial space on Turbine Way • Improving leisure services and build a new culture and arts hub
Get involved
The Future Breckland project initially saw engagement events carried out in Dereham, followed by Watton and Swaffham. Residents in Thetford and Attleborough are now being invited to share their views on their town so similar proposals can be developed. You can view the draft plans for your town or check out upcoming opportunities to have your say at www.breckland.gov.uk/Future-Breckland
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