Canvey Island shopping centre to have £2m refurbishment
Lack of modernisation meant some of the centre's 28 shop units had remained vacant, the cabinet was told.The improvements aimed to attract customers and tenants, a report to councillors said, and involved upgrading lighting, flooring, ceiling and infrastructure "to enhance the overall experience"."Creating a brighter, safer and appealing centre will make the space more inviting and competitive while diversifying the retail mix to appeal to a broader demographic with new shops, dining or entertainment options," it added.Residents had called for the centre to be updated, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.One said it was "very run-down" and often just used as a "cut-through" to Sainsbury's rather than for shopping. Others described it as "old, ugly, and boring", LDRS said.
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