Press Release

4 February 2025

Fareham Town Centre - The time for transformation is now!

Fareham Borough Councillors are preparing to consider a Fareham Town Centre Regeneration Strategy at an upcoming meeting of the Policy and Resources Scrutiny Panel on 12 February.

This strategy has been developed using consultation feedback from hundreds of Fareham residents and local businesses, to provide a town centre which meets their changing needs. Residents interested in the future of the town centre are encouraged to review the strategy to see how their feedback has been taken forward:

The proposed Fareham Town Centre Regeneration Strategy can be found here: https://moderngov.fareham.gov.uk/documents/s42450/Appendix%20B%20FBC%20Regen%20Strategy%20Feb%202025.pdf

Following the Policy and Resources Scrutiny Panel meeting, the proposed strategy will be deliberated at a special Executive Meeting on 13 February.

The proposed Fareham Town Centre Regeneration Strategy builds on existing strengths and supports the creation of a vibrant town with a diverse offer and a unique identity. It is clear that partnerships, collaborative working and ongoing engagement with businesses and visitors will be absolutely crucial for delivery. The Council will proactively seek investment across the public and private sectors, maximising opportunities to bring proposals forward and deliver a town centre that residents can be proud of.

Executive Leader of Fareham Borough Council, Councillor Simon Martin, said: “While Fareham Town Centre has many strengths for us to build on, the town centre needs to evolve to bring it into the 21st century and become a sustainable vibrant town centre that meets the changing needs of visitors, residents and businesses. To be a thriving town centre we need to introduce additional leisure which in turn will help to drive a successful nighttime economy while continuing to meet the core needs of our community with retail and public services.

“New housing is also key. By having people living in the town centre we will automatically create more footfall which will provide customers for our shops, restaurants, and services.

“I am very much looking forward to debating this new strategy with my fellow councillors and I would urge anyone interested in the future of our town, particularly all those that took part in the consultations we have had along the way, to take the time to read through it.”

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