Eastcote Town Centre Improvements Business Briefing Event
Councillors Eddie Lavery and Catherine Dann were among around some 30 Eastcote businesses together with representatives from the Eastcote Chamber of Commerce, at a presentation made by the London Borough of Hillingdon on the proposed Eastcote Town Centre Improvement plans.
Helena Webster Community Engagement & Town Centre Improvements Manager focused on the primary objectives of the project which were "Repair, Revive and Refresh" to the town centre, with improvements to street furniture such as seating, Brick Planters, recycling bins and the refurbishment of Telephone Boxes. She also announced that the Christmas Lighting and wiring was to be considered for refurbishment as the existing arrangements detract from the architectural features of the buildings throughout Eastcote.
Helena said that Directional Signage was another area in need of improvement and is being reviewed together with a look at Eastcote Station and its surrounding area.
The Shop Front Grant Scheme working with "Interrobang Design Team" was outlined and businesses were encouraged to make applications to the council. Examples of what could be achieved were displayed together with estimated costs.
Businesses that were not present at last night's presentation can contact the council for further details by emailing towncentres@hillingdon.gov.uk or by telephone on 01895 556 792