Views sought on new Wokingham gateway
Wokingham Residents, businesses and community groups are once again to be asked for their views on the next stage of the Key to the Gateway project with developers’ submissions going on display later this month (Tuesday June 26).
Looking to revitalise the Elms Field area in Wokingham and provide a new gateway to the town centre, the council has invited developers to come up with ideas to improve the area. From Tuesday June 26 for a period of six weeks, the submissions will be on display at the council’s civic offices at Shute End in Wokingham, and the local community will be asked for their comments. Closing dates for comments is Tuesday August 7.
Champion for town centres Wokingham Cllr Chris Bowring said: “We gave the developers a clear but open-minded brief and we are looking forward to seeing some imaginative schemes come forward. They will go on display very quickly as we are keen for the local community to see the submissions as soon as possible and for local people to let us know what they think. We’ve asked for ideas that enhance and improve the current open space, consider the opportunities for providing a real gateway at this end of the town by improving links to the station and current leisure area on Wellington Road and encourage people into the town centre.
“All the comments and views submitted during the consultation will be taken into account and will be a valuable part of our assessment process. It’s important to remember that the final plan could differ from those on display after we have considered the public’s views on the scheme and selected a partner to take forward the most appropriate proposal.
“I would encourage as many people as possible to take part in the process.”
The exhibition of submissions will be in the mall at the civic offices at Shute End, Wokingham, for a period of six weeks from Tuesday June 26 along with a feedback form for visitors to give their views. Responses can be dropped into the box provided or returned by mail to Key to the Gateway, Property Services, Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1WH.
The exhibition will be open Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm. The council will be writing to Wokingham town residents the week before the exhibition starts to invite them to come along.
Wokingham council will evaluate and assess the submissions over the summer and is not expected to select a final partner for the project until some time in the autumn. The planning process will then follow, with residents again able to have their say on any plans.
Looking to revitalise the Elms Field area in Wokingham and provide a new gateway to the town centre, the council has invited developers to come up with ideas to improve the area. From Tuesday June 26 for a period of six weeks, the submissions will be on display at the council’s civic offices at Shute End in Wokingham, and the local community will be asked for their comments. Closing dates for comments is Tuesday August 7.
Champion for town centres Wokingham Cllr Chris Bowring said: “We gave the developers a clear but open-minded brief and we are looking forward to seeing some imaginative schemes come forward. They will go on display very quickly as we are keen for the local community to see the submissions as soon as possible and for local people to let us know what they think. We’ve asked for ideas that enhance and improve the current open space, consider the opportunities for providing a real gateway at this end of the town by improving links to the station and current leisure area on Wellington Road and encourage people into the town centre.
“All the comments and views submitted during the consultation will be taken into account and will be a valuable part of our assessment process. It’s important to remember that the final plan could differ from those on display after we have considered the public’s views on the scheme and selected a partner to take forward the most appropriate proposal.
“I would encourage as many people as possible to take part in the process.”
The exhibition of submissions will be in the mall at the civic offices at Shute End, Wokingham, for a period of six weeks from Tuesday June 26 along with a feedback form for visitors to give their views. Responses can be dropped into the box provided or returned by mail to Key to the Gateway, Property Services, Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1WH.
The exhibition will be open Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm. The council will be writing to Wokingham town residents the week before the exhibition starts to invite them to come along.
Wokingham council will evaluate and assess the submissions over the summer and is not expected to select a final partner for the project until some time in the autumn. The planning process will then follow, with residents again able to have their say on any plans.
Wokingham Borough Council
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