Press Release

13 November 2025

Exciting Town Centre Regeneration Plans to be unveiled

Fareham Borough Council wishes to remind the public about a series of public consultation events in November, inviting residents, businesses, and visitors to help shape the future of Fareham Town Centre.

Consultation Events:

• Saturday 15th November, 11am–3pm
• Thursday 20th November, 4pm–7pm
• Location: Former Clarks unit, Fareham Shopping Centre, PO16 0PQ

At these events, attendees will have a unique opportunity to view the physical model illustrating the area proposed for demolition and redevelopment as part of its emerging masterplan.

The ambitious proposals are designed to revitalise the shopping centre and surrounding areas, including:

• Demolition of the east side of the shopping centre and adjoining multi-storey car park to create a right-sized retail area.
• Creation of a new north-south pedestrian arcade, linking Fareham Live and West Street, with extended opening hours and enhanced leisure and dining.
• A new vibrant public square, green spaces, and improved routes for walking and cycling.
• Retention and relocation of key services such as the NHS, Job Centre, and library into improved facilities.
• New homes offering a mixture of types and tenures.
• A comprehensive parking strategy and enhanced transport links.

The Council is committed to working collaboratively with the community to deliver a town centre that reflects the needs and aspirations of all. Feedback from these events will directly inform the final masterplan, with an outline planning application expected in late 2026.

Councillor Simon Martin, Leader of Fareham Borough Council, said: “This is a pivotal moment for Fareham. We are proud to be leading the regeneration of our town centre from a position of real momentum. With the success of Fareham Live, Council control of Fareham Shopping Centre and working proactively with our key town centre stakeholders, we have an opportunity to reshape the centre for the next 50 years. This exciting scheme will bring new homes, jobs, and investment to Fareham, and I urge everyone to get involved and help shape our future.”

How to Get Involved:

• Attend the consultation events and view the model.
• Share your feedback via QR code, paper form, or online at www.fareham.gov.uk/farehamtowncentre.
• If you are unable to attend in person, the consultation material will be on the Council’s website from 21 November at www.fareham.gov.uk/farehamtowncentre.
• The consultation is open until Monday 15th December.

For further information, contact the project team at info@farehamtowncentre-consultation.co.uk or call 0800 088 4570.

ENDS

Notes to Editor:

Fareham Town Centre Regeneration is a key project set out in Priority Four of the Council’s Corporate Strategy: promote economic development.

For further information contact:

Customer Enquiries

Tel: 01329 236100
Email: customerservicecentre@fareham.gov.uk

Media Enquiries

The Communications Team
Tel: 01329 824310
Email: publicity@fareham.gov.uk
Fax: 01329 550576

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