Council takes first steps in bringing new theatre to Andover
Site of the former Poundstretcher unit
Water wildlife to thrive as restoration works to begin along the River Anton
Previously restored section of the River Anton at Rooksbury Mill Local Nature Reserve
Marking the start of the next phase of Andover’s town centre regeneration, works are due to commence to sections of the River Anton this year with ecological enhancements to protect the natural chalk stream, its wildlife and plants.
Read moreSpotlight on Andover as national architects appointed to deliver new theatre
Test Valley Borough Council has appointed national architects Burrell Foley Fischer (BFF) to design and deliver a new theatre for Andover.
Read moreCouncil approves funding package to accelerate Andover and Romsey regeneration projects
Location for the new theatre in Andover
A funding strategy was approved at a full Council meeting on Thursday 29 February to move ahead with the priority regeneration projects in Andover and Romsey.
Read moreANDOVER WINS BIG: £18.3 million Levelling Up Funds awarded to TVBC for new theatre, cultural hub and accelerated town centre redevelopment
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has been awarded £18.3m from round three of the government’s Levelling Up Fund (LUF), to build a multi-purpose theatre and cultural hub in the heart of the town. The new venue will replace The Lights with a larger theatre and space for cultural and creative activities.
Read moreCouncil approves £6.5M to deliver next major masterplan project for Andover
Test Valley Borough Council has allocated £6.5M to completely redevelop the area around Western Avenue and extend the riverside corridor as part of the authority’s ambitious Andover masterplan.
Read moreEvents galore for Andover as council announces cultural regeneration plans
From magnificent markets to fabulous food festivals and exceptional entertainment, Andover is set to be abuzz with spectacular events and activities over the coming years as part of Test Valley Borough Council’s ongoing commitment to regenerate the town centre.
Read moreAndover Town Centre Draft Vision & Spatial Framework Questionnaire Results
HemingwayDesign and NEW masterplanning are working with Test Valley Borough Council to prepare a Vision and Spatial Framework for Andover town centre. Since July, meetings and workshops have been held with a range of businesses, residents’ groups, students and other stakeholders. A public survey received nearly 3,000 responses and we held events at Andover Carnival and Fun Fridays.
Read moreEngagement events during COVID-19
Due to the current circumstances related to the COVID-19 virus all engagement events have been put on hold. We hope you are all keeping safe and we will be back in touch again as soon as the situation allows.
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emerging vision and spatial framework
HemingwayDesign and NEW masterplanning are working with Test Valley Borough Council to prepare a Vision and Spatial Framework for Andover town centre. Since July, meetings and workshops have been held with a range of businesses, residents’ groups, students and other stakeholders. A public survey received nearly 3,000 responses and we held events at Andover Carnival and Fun Fridays.
Read more'Think Andover Town Centre' public survey results
The online public survey was launched on 20th August 2019, with an aim of capturing an accurate insight into what it’s like to live, work, visit and study in Andover, to uncover the qualities which make Andover special and your hopes for the future of the town centre.
The survey closed on 1st October 2019 with almost 3000 responses. Thank you to all that participated. You have provided valuable insight and knowledge which will help inform and shape the vision and masterplan for Andover town centre.
Read moreStudent Workshop - 24th September
The team spent the morning talking with 25 students at Andover College talking about careers, urban design and how Andover Town Centre could be transformed in the future. Following a group discussion the students worked together to come up ideas as to how they would like to see the town centre transformed.
Read moreStakeholder visioning event
On September 23rd the team hosted a stakeholder visioning event at the Lights Theatre. Local businesses, creatives, community groups and councillors were invited to join us for an evening of idea generating, to help move the vision for Andover town centre forward.
Attendees were split in to working groups and tasked with producing their own vision for the town centre. At the end of the evening each group presented their thoughts.
Read moreFour Fun Fridays
On 23rd August, HemingwayDesign and NEW Masterplannning attended Andover’s Four Fun Fridays event. We spoke to residents and visitors of all ages about the town centre and asked what would make the town centre a better place to live, work and visit.
Read moreAndover Carnival
On the 21st of July the design team got into the spirit of things and attended Andover Carnival. We spent the day at Vigo Park alongside the Andover Vision Team talking with local residents and learning more about Andover. We asked people to tell us what they loved about Andover and what they thought could be improved. Below are some of the great suggestions you gave us. Thanks for your feedback.
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