People are being invited to find out more about the planned regeneration projects being developed at the Milsom Quarter in Bath at four drop-in sessions.
A concept of how Milsom Street could look as part of the Milsom Quarter Masterplan | Image © B&NES Council
Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking people’s views on creating new public space at the front of St Michael’s church, a creative workspace development at Broad Street Yards and the progress being made with developing a new Fashion Museum at the Old Post Office.
The projects are part of the Milsom Quarter Masterplan proposals to reimagine the northern part of the city centre by positioning the area as a fashion destination, as well as providing more housing and improving public spaces.
The local authority’s Regeneration and Fashion Museum teams will be hosting the drop-in sessions to give updates on the projects, gather views and answer questions.
The sessions will take place at 23 New Bond Street on 8th and 9th May, from 1pm to 6pm, and 10th and 11th May from 10am to 4pm.
There will also be an online engagement survey at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/milsom-quarter/have-your-say which opens on 13th May and runs until 31st May.
The council is also partnering with Bath BID and LSD Promotions on the Bath Spring Fayre bringing entertainment, workshops, street food and artisan stalls to Milsom Street, New Bond Street, Wood Street, Quiet Street and Green Street on 10th to 12th May.
Councillor Paul Roper, cabinet member for Economic and Cultural Sustainable Development, said: “The Milsom Quarter Masterplan proposals aim to transform the top of the city with a range of public realm improvements, employment space and the new Fashion Museum at its heart.
“Our drop in events and online survey are a chance to get an update on how some of the projects are progressing and to have your say, ahead of further formal consultation in the future.
“Alongside this we are working with focus groups to explore issues such as accessibility and discussing plans with businesses to seek their feedback.
“This round of engagement will help us test some of the Masterplan ideas at an early stage.”
