Project timeline
Key dates and milestones
An overview of the consultation timetable and the route to a planning submission.
- Mar 1 · 2026 Public Consultation Opens Have your say on the town centre plans March 1, 2026
- Apr 15 · 2026 Community Events Now Drop-in sessions at the Town Hall April 15, 2026
- May 31 · 2026 Consultation Closes Final deadline for feedback May 31, 2026
- Jun 15 · 2026 Feedback Analysis Detailed analysis of all consultation responses June 15, 2026
- Jul 1 · 2026 Results Published Summary of consultation findings July 1, 2026
- Aug 1 · 2026 Design Refinement Plans updated based on community feedback August 1, 2026
- Nov 1 · 2026 Planning Application Submitted Outline planning application submitted to the council November 1, 2026
- Oct 1 · 2027 Construction Begins Phase 1 construction starts on Market Square October 1, 2027