What you’ve told us so far
In 2020 we commissioned extensive engagement with residents, businesses and visitors to the area about what you loved about Front Street, Acomb and what needs to improve with over 1,200 responses received. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond.
In that consultation you told us:
- what you liked about Front Street, Acomb
- community feel
- convenient and varied shopping
- free nearby parking
- few cars in precinct
- the worst things about Front Street, Acomb
- rundown appearance
- don't feel safe
- pavement uneven, in bad condition
- problems with illegal parking
- not enough variety of shops
- things that would improve Front Street, Acomb
- more planting
- more events and activities
- better or more parking
- improve or update appearance of the street
- improve or repair pavement
- more variety of shops and places to eat
- more independent businesses
Since the Phase 1 highway works on Front Street, Acomb were carried out, we know that there has been a significant community response to elements of this work and recognise that further changes need to be made, this includes reviewing the bollards.
Following Phase 1, the council have engaged external urban designers to develop the scheme, to act as critical friends to the design process, and bring place making expertise and longer-term ideas for Front Street, which will be designed to meet the aspirations of the local community.
Analysis of the 2023 petition responses further emphasised that people wanted:
- trees and planters
- level pavement
- more seating, sit and chat
- welcoming, accessible and inviting space
- beautiful, colourful space
- street designed for people, not cars
- open up community space
- less street clutter