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The Herald Scotland
02-08-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Updated plans submitted for shopping centre redevelopment
The plans are part of a wider masterplan to regenerate the area, which is being considered as a separate application in principle, which looks to redevelop the site and partially repurpose the existing buildings where possible. The masterplan seeks to create a new high-quality public realm which will be used for residential, retail, leisure/food and beverage purposes and provide a healthcare facility. It comes after West Dunbartonshire Council successfully applied to the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund to tackle the decline of Dumbarton Town Centre and deliver three key projects in the town, one of which is the Artizan Centre. READ MORE: Proposals for the initial stage of the masterplan were approved last November subject to conditions that meant that during the period of construction, all audible work and ancillary operations should be carried out between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday and between 8am and 1pm on Sunday unless otherwise approved. This was applied 'to ensure that the development does not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouring properties by creating excessive noise and disturbance at unsocial hours.' The developer has now requested a change in these conditions that allows the hours of working to be amended, which will be presented to members of the planning committee next Wednesday. If approved, work can be carried out between the hours submitted on the approved schedule in addition to the standard working hours previously agreed. There will be no working on Sundays or public holidays and where changes to the programme are required, an amended schedule shall be submitted to the planning authority prior to the changes being made.
Glasgow Times
02-08-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Updated plans submitted for Dumbarton shopping centre redevelopment
An application to improve the existing shopfronts at the Artizan Centre located on College Way, which was previously granted by the local planning department, will also see the creation of a new town square, an open space and play space. The plans are part of a wider masterplan to regenerate the area, which is being considered as a separate application in principle, which looks to redevelop the site and partially repurpose the existing buildings where possible. The masterplan seeks to create a new high-quality public realm which will be used for residential, retail, leisure/food and beverage purposes and provide a healthcare facility. It comes after West Dunbartonshire Council successfully applied to the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund to tackle the decline of Dumbarton Town Centre and deliver three key projects in the town, one of which is the Artizan Centre. Proposals for the initial stage of the masterplan were approved last November subject to conditions that meant that during the period of construction, all audible work and ancillary operations should be carried out between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday and between 8am and 1pm on Sunday unless otherwise approved. This was applied 'to ensure that the development does not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouring properties by creating excessive noise and disturbance at unsocial hours.' The developer has now requested a change in these conditions that allows the hours of working to be amended, which will be presented to members of the planning committee next Wednesday. If approved, work can be carried out between the hours submitted on the approved schedule in addition to the standard working hours previously agreed. There will be no working on Sundays or public holidays and where changes to the programme are required, an amended schedule shall be submitted to the planning authority prior to the changes being made.
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
First phase of market revamp complete
Initial works ahead of a multimillion-pound transformation of a historic market have been completed. Kendal Market Hall closed for a revamp at the end of November and was initially expected to open in April. But after Westmorland and Furness Council received extra government funding to carry out additional work on the building, the opening date was pushed back to 2027. Councillor Helen Chaffey said the preparation work, which included repairing walls, replacing the roof and installing solar panels, meant the council could now "crack on and create something really special". "This has been a golden opportunity to revitalise the Market Hall and to provide Kendal with an upgraded community and commercial space which is fit for the 21st Century," she said. "This development will add to the town centre's identity as a great place where residents, workers and visitors alike can enjoy shopping, visiting and spending time." The hall will next have its gas-fired heating replaced with an air source heat pump system, while energy-efficient LED lighting and automated doors will also be installed. Funding the work The first stage of the refurbishment was funded by £840,126 from the government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The remaining work will be paid for using £13.5m from the government's Levelling Up Fund, which was granted for the council's Heart of Kendal Project. The scheme is focused on regenerating Kendal Town Centre and improving the riverside corridor. The work also includes "repurposing" Westmorland Shopping Centre to provide new education accommodation to create a third campus for Kendal College. Engagement sessions will take place in the coming months to get people's views on the new hall design. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. More on this story Millions for town's revamp confirmed Millions more needed for market hall revamp Plans to 'enhance view' at Victorian market agreed Related internet links Westmorland and Furness Council
BBC News
01-08-2025
- Business
- BBC News
First phase of Kendal Market Hall revamp complete
Initial works ahead of a multimillion-pound transformation of a historic market have been Market Hall closed for a revamp at the end of November and was initially expected to open in after Westmorland and Furness Council received extra government funding to carry out additional work on the building, the opening date was pushed back to Helen Chaffey said the preparation work, which included repairing walls, replacing the roof and installing solar panels, meant the council could now "crack on and create something really special". "This has been a golden opportunity to revitalise the Market Hall and to provide Kendal with an upgraded community and commercial space which is fit for the 21st Century," she said. "This development will add to the town centre's identity as a great place where residents, workers and visitors alike can enjoy shopping, visiting and spending time."The hall will next have its gas-fired heating replaced with an air source heat pump system, while energy-efficient LED lighting and automated doors will also be installed. Funding the work The first stage of the refurbishment was funded by £840,126 from the government's UK Shared Prosperity remaining work will be paid for using £13.5m from the government's Levelling Up Fund, which was granted for the council's Heart of Kendal Project. The scheme is focused on regenerating Kendal Town Centre and improving the riverside work also includes "repurposing" Westmorland Shopping Centre to provide new education accommodation to create a third campus for Kendal sessions will take place in the coming months to get people's views on the new hall design. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Business News Wales
01-08-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
£12.16m Funding Confirmed for Historic Neath Port Talbot Bridge Project
A project to restore and reopen the historic Newbridge Road Bridge in Aberavon is set to go ahead after confirmation of £12,166,268 in UK Government funding. Cllr Wyndham Griffiths, Neath Port Talbot Council's Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning, Transport and Connectivity, said the Newbridge Active Travel Link and Dock Access initiative would improve walking and cycling connections in the area and create safer, more accessible routes. The project not only involves the restoration of the Grade II listed bridge it will also see a shared pedestrian and cycle track built into the bridge's carriageway and there will also be upgrades for Newbridge Road and Riverside Road. Cllr Griffiths said: 'We welcome the confirmation of this allocation from the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund which will tie in with regeneration work currently going on in Port Talbot's Civic Square and will also improve access to the docks area. It is very much in keeping with our culture strategy and will involve improvements to dock access and active travel. ' The funding confirmation for the bridge project follows the announcement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves of total of £301 million for transport schemes across England and Wales from the Levelling Up Fund (LUF). The proposed overall scheme will see the reopening and renewal of the bridge and redevelopment of the adjacent Dock Road as far as the roundabout linking Dock Road and Harbour Way. The total estimated cost of the proposed project is £13.5 million, with £12,166,268 to come from UK Government and £1.35 million being matched by Neath Port Talbot Council. UK Government Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood MP said: 'I am absolutely delighted to see more than £12 million in Government funding go towards such a fantastic project, which will see a historic local landmark restored to its former glory while creating new walking and cycling routes. 'Investment for schemes such as this will ensure that every area of the UK can benefit from improved transport links to unlock jobs and grow the economy.' Erected by the former Aberavon Corporation, the bridge was officially opened on October 29th, 1903, as a result of expansion at Port Talbot's docks. The bridge is listed by Cadw as 'a finely detailed plate-girder bridge which is unusual at this date for carrying a strategic road rather than a railway. The association with the development of Port Talbot docks is of additional historic interest.' The bases of original gas lampposts are still mounted on the bridge's large, square stone piers.
