Ambitious new vision for Daventry will see town centre grow and evolve

The Daventry Town Centre 2035 project will set out how the town can change and evolve over the next 15 years and beyond.

Led by Daventry District Council and Daventry Town Council, the project is calling for the views and ideas of people who live in the town to help create a plan to maximise its potential.

It will look at how shopping and leisure can be improved and expanded, and the potential for Daventry to host new events and leisure activities.

Councillor David James, Daventry District Council’s economic, regeneration and employment portfolio holder, said: “With the likely creation of the unitary West Northamptonshire Council in 2021, a new Town Centre Vision will help to provide a focus on Daventry when the new authority may well have other pressures and priorities. We are starting with a blank page so we’re really keen to hear people’s views. It’s your town, so please share with us your vision for its future and let’s work together to make it happen.”

It will include proposals for where these new activities could be held and any redevelopment that would be required to create an attractive environment for visitors.

The project will also address how the town centre’s historic features can be preserved and enhanced, as well as look at the improvements to transport infrastructure that may be required, such as cycle tracks, footpaths, bus facilities, roads and parking.

The Daventry Town Centre Vision 2035 follows on from the Town Centre Vision 2021, which attracted around £50 million of investment into Daventry and delivered a number of schemes including the Abbey Retail Park, the iCon Centre and new education facilities off Ashby Road.

Councillor Lynne Taylor, Mayor of Daventry, said: “Daventry is growing rapidly, and it is vital for the town centre to grow and evolve with it. A vibrant town centre is the beating heart of any town and we want to work with our residents and businesses to deliver that in Daventry.”

Call 01327 301246, email [email protected] or visit daventry2035.com to have your say.