People in Louth urged to vote on future of town centre

One of the two "parklets" in Mercer Row, Louth, pictured before they were taken away

People in Louth are being asked to vote on changes to their town after it previously came under fire for the installation of "naff sunloungers".

A survey by Louth Transport Board will determine if the centre stays the same, hosts summer events or becomes a community area.

The public can find out more at pop-up stalls and their views will help decide how the area will be used in future.

The board has voted for Cornmarket to remain as it is.

However, its preferred plan would include space for stalls on market days and for parking.

Another option would introduce a seasonal scheme to use the area for events in the summer with no parking during these times.

People can also vote to create a permanent community area with no parking at all.

Members of the public can vote in the survey to determine the future of Louth town centre

In August 2022, two sets of wooden seating and decking, described as "parklets", were introduced in Cornmarket.

As part of the changes, Lincolnshire County Council removed three disabled parking spaces from Mercer Row, a decision that sparked criticism from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.

It was also ridiculed by residents on Facebook, where one poster described the seating as a "naff sunlounger". The parklets were repeatedly vandalised and later removed by the authority.

The board, which is made up of Lincolnshire County Council, East Lindsey District Council and Louth Town Council, will keep its survey open until 1 March.

People can find out more at pop-up stalls in Louth Market Place on 31 January and 17 February between 09:00 and 16:00 GMT.