TIME is running out to have your say on the Market Place proposal as the exhibition comes to an end this weekend.
People have until Sunday 1st February to view and comment on the proposed improvement of the town’s historic Market Place.
The exhibition, which has been running at the town hall since 12th January, has allowed local people the chance to submit their views on the proposal, which will tie in with the town’s planned new campus at Melksham House.
The key elements of the Market Place plans are:
• A multi-functional shared space within the Market Place which will be used for the weekly market and can be used for community events, such as a Christmas market, as well as meeting the everyday needs of the town.
• Creation of a road crossing the Market Place to enable access to the Campus development.
• Clearly marked pedestrian crossings with raised surfaces and ramps to reduce traffic speeds.
• Creation of new footways to improve accessibility for pedestrians and those with mobility impairments.
• Retention of the London Plane tree between the Market Place and the Market Tavern.
• The roundabout will remain the same size but will be moved slightly to accommodate the access road into Melksham Campus.
• The proposed taxi rank capacity will match the existing taxi rank capacity.
• Disabled parking to be increased to three spaces
Jonathon Seed, Wiltshire Council cabinet member for campuses said, “The arrival of the new campus will be an exciting prospect for the town. I would encourage residents to get along to the exhibition to ensure they take the opportunity to have their say on the improvements planned for the area as part of the wider campus project.”
The proposed improvements to the Market Place have been designed to provide through-movement for traffic to the campus; create a high quality public space in the centre of the town where people can congregate for social, leisure and community activities; improve the pedestrian environment and enhance and preserve the historic character and appearance of the town.
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