Regeneration of North Camp continues

The regeneration of North Camp is continuing with an update given at Rushmoor Borough Council's, Environment Panel on Tuesday.

To date, four businesses in North Camp have benefited from Shop Front Improvement Grants given by Rushmoor Council. The grants contribute up to 25% or £1,000 towards the cost of work that repairs and maintains the features of existing traditional shop fronts.

Cool Projects, a refrigeration and air conditioning company in Camp Road has been the most recent to benefit from a grant. A limited number of grants are still available. For further details, businesses in North Camp can contact Debbie Whitcombe at the Council on 01252 398 793.

Debbie Whitcombe, North Camp Regeneration Officer at Rushmoor Borough Council said: "We are really pleased with the success of the shop front improvement scheme. By repairing and maintaining the existing shop fronts we will be able to protect the traditional character of North Camp."

There is strong evidence of a renewed confidence in North Camp as a business location. Recent additions to the shopping centre include, Sovereign Snooker Club in Camp Road, which successfully brought a long-term empty building back into use. Work is also underway to refurbish the old Suite Seconds shop also in Camp Road to provide new homes and retail units. A new Chemist has just opened its doors in Camp Road and Alexandra Road is soon to have a Nail Bar.

Debbie added: "The regeneration programme has encouraged transformation of several derelict sites close to the shopping area, providing new homes and businesses. All of this plays an important role in revitalising North Camp and making it an increasingly attractive place to live, work and relax."

Plans to build a feature as the gateway to North Camp from Napier Gardens are currently being developed and residents were asked for their views on the designs in the spring.

The Council has also completed work with South Farnborough Junior School in Cunnington Road to develop a School Travel Plan and safer routes for school children. Hampshire County Council and the Department for Education and Skills have now approved this plan and it is hoped that a bid for funding will be successful so that pedestrian safety and parking improvements can be made.

For further information please contact Debbie Whitcombe, North Camp Regeneration Officer at Rushmoor Borough Council on 01252 398 793.

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