Funding secured by Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership through the Government’s Local Growth Fund is being invested in Gillingham town centre to support economic growth by enhancing the town centre environment. Dorset Council’s successful bid for money from the LEP will improve pavements and resurface the road between South Street and Newbury Roundabout.

Uneven block-paving in the ‘raised table’ areas and the pavement between Lloyds Bank and Newbury will be replaced with an imprinting technique recently used in Station Road.

This modern technique – where hot asphalt material is laid and imprinted with a paving effect, reduces trip hazards and is easier to maintain compared to traditional paving.
Some heritage features in the historic part of the town will also be enhanced.

Cllr Ray Bryan, Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment, said: “Renewing this street scene with improved, modern materials will complement the new and ongoing sustainable transport improvements in the town.”

And together, these enhancements will make walking and cycling a safer and more attractive option for many people.”

Dorset LEP Director Lorna Carver said: “Gillingham is a busy and growing market town. This urban realm enhancement will help revitalise the High Street.”

Work will start in February 2021 and take around eight weeks to complete.

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