The next stage of consultation on proposals for substantial investment in enhancing Brecon's streetscape is about to be launched.
The plans focus on prioritising pedestrian experience, improving connections and biodiversity and creating safe, accessible public areas that enhance the qualities of the town along the length of the High Street including the Struet, High Street Superior, High Street Inferior and the Bulwark.
Powys County Council said it had taken into account the feedback received from previous consultations and were pleased to present the “ambitious plans” developed so far.
“The next stage of the process is to display these updated plans at Y Gaer, Brecon from 24 February until 16 March 2025, with staffed drop-in sessions scheduled for 24 February, 10am – 5pm and 12 March, 9:30am – 6:30pm, where you can ask questions and talk through the plans,” said Cllr Jackie Charlton, Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys.
“We aim to engage with as many people and groups as possible, ensuring we balance the views of all town centre users, including residents, local businesses and specific user groups. As well as being able to view the plans and complete the consultation survey in person at Y Gaer, we will also have an online option available.
“We aim to gather the views of a broad range of individuals and stakeholders to finalise plans for this ambitious project, which seeks to revitalise Brecon town centre, making it a more accessible and attractive space, thereby benefiting the local economy.”
In addition to these plans, the council has already facilitated £800,000 in Transforming Towns grant funding for local businesses to improve properties within the town centre. It said the funding will help refurbish town centre shops that have deteriorated over the years due to a lack of investment. Both the Transforming Towns initiative and the plans to improve the town centre environment are designed to stimulate economic growth in the region.
Plans have been developed in conjunction with consultants, WSP, and will be funded by Welsh Government.
