Nearly £90,000 has been invested in transforming a city centre location to make it nature-friendly and an attractive space where residents and visitors can relax.
Broad Street Place in Bath | Photo © B&NES Council
Broad Street Place in Bath has been enhanced by Bath & North East Somerset Council, with new street furniture, colourful public art and festoon lighting among the improvements.
The plans for the space were developed working closely with local businesses and residents and Bath BID, which has supported the project.
A variety of new plants and innovative ground surfacing, which better protects the roots of the mature trees and is water permeable, was installed alongside bird boxes and stonemasonry repairs to an existing raised planter.
The £89,800 project was funded by a combination of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), B&NES capital maintenance and the West of England Combined Authority’s Love Our High Streets programme.
The Broad Street Place scheme is part of the local authority’s Bath City Centre regeneration programme and its Milsom Quarter Masterplan.
Councillor Paul Roper, cabinet member for economic and cultural sustainable development, said: “It’s wonderful to see Broad Street Place transformed into a vibrant space for residents, families and visitors to find a calm and welcoming spot amid the hustle and bustle of the city.
“It’s also a great example of how we can reimagine our public spaces and support the vitality of our high streets by working together with residents and local businesses.”
Helen Godwin, the Mayor of the West of England, said: “Bath is rightly world-renowned for its history and beauty.
“Broad Street remains rooted in the city’s unique character, with new seating, art and greenery bringing the area even more to life today.
“With local and regional funding, together we are investing in places where people want to meet, spend time, and enjoy.
“Projects like this give local residents and visitors alike more reasons to spend more time here, supporting the West’s businesses.”
