LEADERS of Droitwich’s Place Board has revealed some bigger and better projects on the way for the town in 2025.
The Chairman of Droitwich Spa Place Board has signalled the new projects after reflecting on a successful 2024 for the organisation.
Chairman, Matt Nicol, said he was keen to encourage the people of Droitwich to get behind the board over the next 12 months and help promote a positive image of the town to the wider world.
“We are really proud of the impact the place board has had, and we want everyone to feel that they are sharing in the success and progress of the town,” he said.
“It’s important the community feel they are involved and can collaborate and feed into the continuing development of Droitwich.”
The Place Board was created by Wychavon to drive the vision in the Droitwich Spa Town Centre Investment Prospectus.
Place boards have also been created in Evesham and Pershore.
All three are backed with funding from Wychavon’s allocation of the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
As well as delivering local projects, they act as key stakeholders in developing and delivering some of Wychavon’s big strategic projects.
In Droitwich, the Place Board has worked closely in partnership with Wychavon’s Economic Development team to develop the proposal for the redevelopment of Droitwich Spa Lido.
Wychavon is backing the plan with an investment of £8 million.
Mr Nicol, who is also managing director of county estate agents Nicol & Co, said: “We’re committed to supporting Wychavon’s vision for enhancing our town for both residents and visitors.”
Some of the other projects Droitwich Spa Place Board has been involved with this year include the installation of festoon lighting on the high street, flower garlands, solar lights in Lido Park and more.
The organisation have also launched the Business Front Improvement Grant, which has improved three shop fronts since August. More are in the pipeline.
Coun Richard Morris, Wychavon’s Executive Board Member for Economy and Tourism and a member of Droitwich Spa Place Board, said: “We have three great Place Boards led by three great Chairs who are bringing a motivation and passion for our towns.
“With Wychavon’s support they are delivering real benefits and people can see positive change starting to happen.”
Visit www.wychavon.gov.uk/town-centres for more information.
