The Strand: Harbour Public Realm

Updated 3 April 2025

Welcome to our new look harbourside!

This is our first completed project funded by the Town Deal. The space is open for everyone to enjoy.

We have created a space that is:

• Well-connected
• The vibrant place to go
• High quality
• Modern

To make the space more open and inviting we have:

• Created new bus stops on Cary Parade.
• Replaced the roundabout junction and incorporated the Grade II listed Clock Tower into the space.
• Relocated taxi ranks and loading bays.
• Widened pedestrian routes to make room for dining, seating and planted area.
• Put in a new high quality surface material, feature lighting and street furniture.
• Created space for events.
• Added cycle parking.
• Installed a new tribute to Agatha Christie.

Awards

In June 2026 this project was awarded the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) ‘Creating Better Places Award’. This honour recognises schemes that genuinely enhances towns, cities, and rural areas for the people and communities who use them.

Successfully delivering this project involved a number of organisations, our thanks to PJA, Kay Elliott Architects, BD Landscapes, Ward Williams Associates, Ginko, Montel Civil Engineering and SWISCo.

This project is just the first step in our wider plans to regenerate the Harbourside, which will also include the restoration of the Pavilion and the delivery of a high-end hotel.