Feedback outcome story
What changed after the Market Square consultation
The closed consultation helped refine crossings, flexible event space and servicing so the square can work better on busy market days and civic event days.
Crossings made simpler
You said
The square needed calmer, more direct crossings on busy market days.
Response
Two crossings were widened and tactile paving was moved into the revised public realm plan.
Protect space for events
You said
New seating and planting should not block civic events, traders or servicing routes.
Response
The revised plan keeps a larger flexible event area and moves servicing closer to side streets.
What happens next
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Published outcomes will continue to show where feedback has been reviewed or considered, what decisions are coming up, and where residents can stay involved.
- Take the simplified crossing layout into detailed delivery design.
- Test the flexible event area with traders, event organisers and servicing teams before works begin.
Market Square feedback has shaped safer crossings and protected event space. View the wrap-up story and next steps.