Country Towns Initiative

Improving Hampshire’s Country Towns

Introduction

Rural towns depend heavily on how attractive they are for shoppers and visitors. This programme aims to make them safer and better places. It is a partnership venture with local Councils and communities. A number of schemes have won national and local awards.

Information on

Current Programme;
Recent Schemes;
Performance Targets

Emphasis on Quality

We lead by example. Materials and design stress appropriateness, quality and long life. Personal safety and local identity are high priorities. The following are typical works:

• planting, paving and lighting;
• safety improvements for pedestrians;
• removing street clutter;
• new seating and green spaces;
• street activities, markets, public art, etc.

Which towns do we target?

We consider town centres which:

• are important locally;
• have environmental problems:

• have funding identified for other works; and
• where there is broad local support

Information on

Current Programme;
Recent Schemes;
Performance Targets

Contact the Country Towns Initiative

If you would like more information on the Country Towns Initiative, please use this contact form.

Links to other websites:

Regeneration of Older Urban Areas initiative
Hampshire Villages Initiative
Market Towns Programme
Economic development in Hampshire’s market towns
SEEDA government advice on rural towns
CABE government design advice
Hampshire Rural Pathfinder delivering rural services