Plans for Sutton-in-Ashfield town centre could see the sundial removed and new green space for the town centre square. The plans, a part of the Ashfield Independent-led authority’s £62.6m Towns Fund investment, involve the sundial being replaced by two large, raised planted green areas with built-in seating, designed around a large, centre space.
A new artist’s impression for the town centre has been unveiled by Ashfield District Council, with green spaces and a revamped pedestrian area central to the altered proposals. New trees and flowers are expected to add to the town centre focal point.
Shoppers and local business owners said that Sutton-in-Ashfield was ‘sad looking’ and they welcomed the plans. Clare Yates, 45, said that it could entice more people to the town.
