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KEYNSHAM NEWS
Keynsham High Street Public Realm Improvements T
wo significant public realm improvements programmes are being undertaken in Keynsham Town Centre:
resurfacing, better signage, cycling and bus stop facilities, and new street furniture, streetlights, landscaping and trees.
• Keynsham Public Realm Improvements Phase 1
B&NES Council was awarded £1.5 million towards the cost of implementing the first phase, it is funded by the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership through the Local Growth and Getting Building funds, administered by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and funded by WECA through its Love our High Streets programme.
• Keynsham High Street Heritage Action Zone (HS HAZ) Programme The Phase 1 scheme focuses on the one-way system between Charlton Way and Bath Hill. In contrast, the HS HAZ programme has a wider remit and considers opportunities for improvement throughout the length of the High Street. Both projects respond to needs, challenges and opportunities of the High Street. These have been established through stakeholder engagement and public consultation. Together, in collaboration with project partners, the projects will deliver ongoing improvements which will help to revitalise the High Street and a create distinct, thriving Town Centre for both residents and visitor to enjoy.
Keynsham Public Realm Improvements Phase 1 At time of writing (20 April 2021), B&NES Council hopes to be starting work very soon on the first phase of public realm improvements to the High Street, after delays caused by the pandemic and supply of materials. The permanent improvements to the public realm between Charlton Road and Bath Hill seek to rejuvenate the town centre and get people back to the High Street. The rearrangement of the temporary one-way system the High Street aims to increase opportunities for walking, cycling and other sustainable modes of transport. The enhancements include footpath widening and
Further updates will follow as soon as a start date is confirmed - these will be made available on the project webpage at www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham
Keynsham High Street Heritage Action Zone Programme Keynsham is one of more than 60 High Streets across the country that were successful in receiving funding from Historic England. We were awarded £1.1million as part of Historic England’s High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HS HAZ) Programme with additional match funding from Keynsham Town Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES). HS HAZ is a partnership programme between B&NES, Keynsham Town Council and Historic England. It will enable us to harness Keynsham’s historic environment to generate economic growth and improve quality of life in the town centre. This will be achieved through four key programme strands; public realm improvements, shop front improvements, community engagement and a cultural programme. Further details about HS HAZ can be found at bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham
