Front Street is an important high street in Acomb, York. It plays a vital role in the community and the wider city and is home to many established and well-loved local independent retailers and community spaces.
There has been a long-standing desire to undertake place making improvements to enhance the economic growth of this shopping area.
In recent years, funding has been received from central government to enhance, develop and support a more resilient high street in Acomb.
The council received £570,000 of UK Shared Prosperity Funding in October 2023 to deliver phase 2 improvements, which include new seating and planters, improved Blue Badge parking, wide and level pedestrian crossings, wayfinding signs, upgraded public toilets and public art.
The project was completed in March 2025, and aimed to improve Front Street and create a more accessible, vibrant, people-friendly space.