Town centre improvement programme to begin

Work includes pavement widening, green public spaces and more pedestrian crossings

A programme of improvements to a town centre in Surrey is to begin.

Work starting on Monday in Farnham includes pavement widening, new green public spaces and more pedestrian controlled crossings.

A Surrey County Council (SCC) spokesperson said the aim was to "create a modern town centre which celebrates its history, reduces congestion and improves air quality".

SCC leader Tim Oliver said the work would "transform the town centre" and see the "most significant changes to Farnham town centre for a generation".

Changes to the gyratory system, two new bus shelters and additional cycle parking are among the other changes coming in to force.

The first phase on Monday will see roadworks begin in The Borough, between Castle Street and West Street.

Mr Oliver added: "I am confident the works will enhance the town's history, while encouraging shoppers to spend longer in the town and support the local economy."

The entire town centre improvement project is expected to take approximately two years.

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