The renaissance of Bognor Regis continues to gather pace with Full Council’s support for the initial concepts being proposed in the seaside town, following a council meeting on 8 March.
The ideas presented last week by regeneration consultancy Urban Delivery to Arun District Council’s Bognor Regis Regeneration sub-committee are based on a feasibility study considering development options on the Regis Centre and Hothampton car park sites.
Karl Roberts, director of place at Arun District Council, said: “This study encapsulates the bold and innovative thinking we feel is needed to unlock the full potential of Bognor Regis. These sites have been waiting too long for the redevelopment proposed and the time is now right to make it happen.”
Investment already secured for Bognor Regis involving University of Chichester, Bourne Leisure and other parties amounts to over £100m. This investment will build on the existing cultural and tourism attractions but add a creative and digital mix to support the expected influx of students and a younger generation of residents.
The county council are also committed to improving the road network and the district council has secured grant support for major public realm improvements to the town centre.
Gillian Brown, leader of Arun District Council, said: “Following extensive consultation in 2015 on what residents wanted to see on both sites, this study clearly shows we have listened. Our aim remains one of encouraging economic and social regeneration and to do justice to the opportunities presented by these key sites. Bognor Regis richly deserves the major investment which the town is attracting. New jobs, new housing and finally the new thinking needed to fully exploit the sites under discussion.”
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