The High Street Public Realm Project aims to improve how the High Street looks, feels and works. The completed scheme will see less road space given over to vehicles and a new public space created in front of the Town Hall.

The wider pavements and new crossing points will make the street more people-friendly, whilst maintaining access for buses, taxis, loading vehicles and blue badge holders. High quality surfaces will be laid across the pavements, crossings and newly created space, which will attract shoppers and tourists, and encourage them to relax and spend time here.