A consultation has been launched on a number of town projects forecast to cost the council just under £1 million.
On March 2, Trowbridge Town Council announced it is inviting residents to take part in a two-month public consultation on proposed regeneration plans for the town park.
The consultation will run from Monday, March 2 to Sunday, May 3, giving local people the opportunity to have their say on potential improvements and developments within the park.
As previously reported, the town council has said it wants to focus on improving the playpark at an estimated cost of £400,000; build padel courts – which the council says will allow them to generate income – at an estimated cost of £360,000; and redevelop the “deteriorated” mini-golf park, at an estimated cost of £235,000. The estimated total for all of these projects together stands at £995,000.
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Each of the above proposals are included in the consultation. The town council said it is seeking feedback from residents in order to help shape the future of these facilities and ensure that the regeneration reflects the needs and priorities of the community.
In an introduction to the consultation, a spokesperson said: “Our vision is to transform Trowbridge Park into a premier 'Destination Park'—a high-quality, inclusive space that supports your wellbeing, boosts our local economy, and provides a flagship leisure space that Trowbridge can be proud of. "
Residents can find the consultation on the town council’s website. Information about the proposals will be displayed at the Information Centre in the Civic, where paper copies of the consultation will also be available for those who prefer to respond in writing.
The Information Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
A series of in-person consultation events will also be held, with sessions planned during evenings and weekends to maximise accessibility.
These will take place at the Civic, within the park itself, and at The Shires. Further details, including dates and times, will be announced shortly.
Speaking with this paper earlier this year, Mel Jacob said consulting residents is a key part of the town council's commitment to transparency following the publication of the town council's park masterplan.
She explained: “[The business case for borrowing the money to fund the renovations] is agreed in principle, because to go forward there are other things we’ve got to have before we can apply for the loan.
“Work is happening on the play area, and I’m hoping we’ll have a public consultation soon. I’m keen for this to be as soon as possible.”
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