A workshop to discuss planned changes to Wokingham’s “town square” will be held on Monday.
The evening event will give members of the public the opportunity to explore plans for the revamp of Market Place, including looking at materials, street furniture and signage. The same materials will be used in the new public space Peach Place, which will be developed in the space of the council-run Rose Street car park in 2017.
In a statement released earlier this week, Wokingham Borough Council said: “While the two projects are separate, they would complement each other. It is envisaged common themes would flow through the town.
“This builds on from the work following previous consultations on the Public Realm in 2013, and Peach Place in 2014.”
The evening event follows on from last weekend’s stall held in Market Place.
The statement from Wokingham Borough Council said: “Thanks to everyone who braved the elements on 6 and 7 November to find out more about Market Place improvements proposals.
Officers from Wokingham Borough Council and Wokingham Town Council were on hand to talk through emerging ideas which are based on comments received to date, whilst taking on board the constraints of the site.
“Overall the conversations were really positive. Many of you confirmed you were happy with the plans to improve Market Place and that it’s maintained as the town’s central focus.
“There is a keenness to include natural paving stones and we look at addressing the current surfaces.
“You also told us you would like a quality space around the Town Hall which is also flexible and can be used for not only the market but events as well.”
The workshop will be held on Monday, November 16 from 7pm to 9pm. Places should be booked and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. To request a space on the workshop send an email.