The Yeovil Refresh programme
The Yeovil Refresh programme focuses on three themes: public realm, development and transport. An additional theme, called animation, supports these areas.
Animation includes business activity, markets, events and other town centre activities.
We assessed the town centre under each theme. This included strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and constraints.
From this work, we created a refreshed vision. This sets out the main aims for the programme.
The analysis and vision helped us identify a series of interventions. These aim to improve the town centre and deliver long-term benefits for residents, visitors and workers.
Our goal is to create a town centre that meets modern needs.
The Programme Vision
During early development of the Yeovil Refresh programme, we set out the vision as a series of key ambitions. Each ambition has equal importance.
These ambitions are to:
- increase the number and density of homes in the town centre
- support the hospital and college to drive innovation
- celebrate the town’s cultural offer
- strengthen and focus the retail centre
- improve the number and quality of public and green spaces
- make Yeovil easy to reach and safe, convenient and attractive to move around
- promote healthy lifestyles
- increase the range of things to do, so people spend more time in the centre
- create a mix of uses that support activity during the day and evening
- increase the number and range of job opportunities
Making the programme a success
We are delivering a range of changes in the town centre to support the Yeovil Refresh programme. We group this work under three themes: public realm, transport and development. We have already completed some work, and more is in progress.
In central streets, we have changed how people move around. These changes make it easier for pedestrians to use the space. We have improved public spaces at the Triangle and in The Borough. These areas can now support gatherings and public events.
We aim to make central streets accessible for all users. We have prioritised pedestrians while keeping some traffic routes through the town.
We are improving access to the town centre by road, bike and on foot. This includes extending cycle routes and providing a range of parking options.
These changes also support better air quality by improving the transport network.
Questions about the programme
If you have a question or something to say about the Yeovil Refresh programme, please use our online contact form to have your say.
