Rugby Labour Party Renew Rugby Together
Council is seeking local views on the Rugby Regeneration Plan.
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You can access the consultation directly here: https://www.rugbytowncentre.org.uk/have-your-say and see the ideas and respond.
Locations of the proposed development
If a new location can be found for the Council depot, this would be an opportunity for redevelopment, alongside adjacent sites, including the Old Market Square area adjacent to the John Barford Car Park.
New uses could include homes, office space, or a hotel alongside a new public space
With the investment at Rounds Gardens and Rugby Central, the area to the West of Corporation Street comes into greater focus.
Westway Car Park and the Fire Station are both in public sector ownership and could be opportunities for redevelopment in the longer-term, alongside private sector-owned sites
If the Benn Hall could be relocated and a public sector ‘Hub’ is created at a new location in the town centre, the Town Hall and Police Station sites could be redeveloped.
Any plans would need to retain the listed buildings, the Lawn and Retreat, at the heart of the site, integrate well with Caldecott Park, and provide alternative car parking.
North Street Car Park is tucked away behind North Street itself, but has the potential to deliver something far more significant for the town centre.
The Council is keen to review a range of options for the site including a flexible public space for recreation or events, potentially alongside new development.
The Art Gallery and Museum building is an important asset in a central location, and the Council is reviewing how it could make better use of this building.
This could include adding more services and making better use of the space that is available.
The surrounding space could be better used to complement this facility.