In 2020, Midsomer Norton was designated as a High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ). This was the first major investment into the town centre in recent times, catalysing £3.7m of grant funding for a range of impactful heritage-led regeneration projects.
IMAGINE Midsomer Norton seeks to build on the important work of the HSHAZ project by developing a Town Centre Plan in two parts:
- Midsomer Norton Regeneration Action Plan – exploring short to medium-term improvements to the whole town centre area, stretching the full length of the High Street, surrounding residential areas and the Town Park.
- Old Brewery Quarter Town Centre Masterplan – considering long-term development opportunities, focusing on an area centred around the Old Brewery buildings (also known as Bob’s Palais and the Savoy Rooms) at the lower end of the town centre.
The Town Centre Plan aims to support the town’s ongoing successes, and to guide future interventions. It will cover areas such as development, heritage conservation, public realm improvements, business support, greening, wayfinding, skills, culture and events. Together, the plan will provide a route map to a more vibrant and welcoming town centre for everyone.