RESIDENTS can find out more about the projects to revamp Fisherton Gateway and Station Forecourt.

The projects are supported by £9.4million from the government's Future High Streets Fund.

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A public consultation is currently being run to gather feedback on the proposals which seek to redesign the station forecourt making it more attractive and accessible for visitors and residents along with improvements to the road network and public spaces along South Western Road and Fisherton Street.

Public exhibitions

Two public exhibitions are being held at the Guildhall which will give people an opportunity to discuss the proposals with members of the team and ask any questions.

These are taking place on:

• Wednesday March 30 from 2.30pm to 6.30pm

• Thursday April 7 from 2.30pm to 6.30pm

Pop-up events

Several pop-up events are also being held at various locations around the city.

• Monday March 28 from 9.15am to 11am at Salisbury Library

• Monday April 4 from 3pm to 6pm at Salisbury Railway Station (platform 4)

• Wednesday April 6 April from 3pm to 6.30pm at Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre

Webinar

A live public webinar is being held on Monday March 21 at 6pm which will be broadcast via Microsoft Teams.

There will be a short presentation followed by a live Q&A session. People interested in attending can use the following link to access the webinar.

A recording will also be available on wiltshire.gov.uk/fhsf-salisbury

Get your questions answered

Cllr Dr Mark McClelland, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “Since launching the consultation a week ago many people will have read the consultation material and will have questions about the proposals.

"These public events, including a live public webinar, present a great opportunity for these questions to be answered by the project team.

“These projects celebrate Salisbury. A more welcoming and attractive Station Forecourt will ensure visitors and residents have a greater sense of arrival and anticipation of all that Salisbury can offer.

"Then as they stroll down a more pleasant Fisherton Street they are enticed by the unique local and original independent shops and restaurants Salisbury is known for.

"Through these improved experiences we hope people spend more time in the city and support the wide range of shops, cafes and bars only found in this modern medieval city.”

The consultation

The consultation closes at 5pm on Tuesday April 19. The council says all feedback gathered will be used to develop the detailed designs for these two schemes.

To complete the survey and view the proposals visit: wiltshire.gov.uk/fhsf-salisbury

Hard copies will be available at Bourne Hill Council Offices, Salisbury, Amesbury, Downton, Durrington, Salisbury and Wilton libraries.

 

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