People in Hucknall say a masterplan document aimed at breathing ‘new life’ into the town will make it ‘brighter and vibrant’. The 38-page masterplan, was published by the Ashfield Independent administration last autumn and people have had the chance to comment on it. It sets out plans to bring more people into the popular town and to improve on its already “vibrant” nightlife.
The Ashfield District Council plans have been unanimously backed by council cabinet members. Its approval follows a four-week consultation where residents were asked to give their views on the initial plans, with a series of amendments made to reflect consultee responses.
The initial paper had outlined plans to bring derelict or disused town centre buildings back to life, either for retail, food and drink, community or residential purposes. The council have also outlined other measures including creating murals, street art and ‘living walls’ which, alongside the new shutters proposals, it hopes will also make the town more vibrant.
