Views sought on plans for Leamington creative quarter
Views are being sought on plans for a creative quarter for Leamington.
Over the last 12 months, Complex Development Projects CDP, Warwick District Council’s development partner for the Creative Quarter and the team behind FarGo Village in Coventry, has been consulting with local businesses on a a project which aims to nurture the town’s diverse creative industries.
A draft masterplan sets out a range of ideas which have been formed as a result of CDP’s consultations with more than 100 creative businesses and organisations and the council is now seeking the views of local people on the opportunities identified to help shape the plans.
The Creative Quarter initiative focuses on the rejuvenation of the Old Town area and seeks to find new and innovative uses for spaces that are currently underutilised or falling into disrepair.
It follows the success of projects which include the Creative Arches in Court Street and 26HT, an incubator facility for start-up gaming companies and micro enterprises in Hamilton Terrace.
Leader of Warwick District Council, Cllr Andrew Mobbs, said: “This is a real opportunity for local people to help to shape the future of our town, by bringing together the strength and depth of creative talent in our community. This is the first project that CDP has undertaken in Warwick district and we are keen for as many people as possible to give their views on the exciting vision they have presented.”
The consultation runs until 21 January 2019.
The public can view a display of the creative quarter plans at the Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum and there will be a number of public briefing sessions during the consultation period, details of which can be found on the Leamington Creative Quarter website.
