Businesses to say how Kendal should look

26 February 2010

Kendal businesses are to have a say in the future look of Kendal, with the aim of making the town more appealing to both locals and visitors - and therefore boost the economy.  Kendal Futures Partnership is working with South Lakeland District Council to produce a Design Guide for the public areas of Kendal. 

Kendal Futures is the regeneration partnership for Kendal. It has a board consisting of local representatives from both the public and private sector and has been set up to deliver key projects in the town.

The new Design Guide will help steer development of the town’s central areas with the aim of making Kendal more inviting, increase repeat visits and support local businesses. A more attractive and better functioning town centre will boost regeneration and bring benefits to the local economy.

Consultants, Taylor Young have been appointed to develop the guide and have held two workshops to help identify local concerns and opportunities. Local businesses are now being asked to complete an on-line questionnaire, so the consultants can take into account local businesses views.

Complete the questionnaire which will be available online until 8 March

Joanne Golton, SLDC’s Kendal Regeneration Manager, says, “The more people we get to complete the questionnaire, the better we will understand the issues and opportunities for Kendal and bring forward a Kendal Design Guide and plan for improvements.”

The Design Guide will be published in April 2010.