New phase of Fountain Island outdoor trading

The Town Centres Team launched the first phase of Fountain Island outdoor trading/al fresco dining in July 2020. The project supported three businesses with new outdoor trading space and helped to activate this key and prominent location in the town centre. This year, we will be building on the scheme to support even more local businesses/organisations which would support not only outdoor dining but also more cultural and community activities/events.

The second phase of Fountain Island is expected to be delivered in Spring 2021, following which the council will continue to work with businesses and organisations in the area to jointly produce a long-term plan/programme for the future of the space.