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Big plans to brush-up Broadmead

By Freya Spear  Friday Jun 10, 2016

Broadmead is set to be getting more than just a new lick of paint.

Plans have been revealed for a major update on the current model, complete with diverse shops, cafes, restaurants and leisure spaces.

Cabot Circus centre manager Stephanie Lacey said: “We support a ‘city centre first’ approach to new development and believe our emerging plans will keep people coming to and enjoying Bristol.”

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Even its biggest fans would say that the shopping area – which has changed little since its construction in the 1950s – now looks shabby compared to its neighbour Cabot Circus.

Little has changed from 1950

Since opening, Cabot Circus has greatly increased the local economy and developers hope injecting new life into Broadmead will reinvigorate the area and secure Bristol as the key shopping destination for the South West.

The recognisable glass roof of Cabot Circus

Broadmead before and after the building of Cabot Circus

There is to be a consultation for businesses, residents and the local community from June 16-18 at the Podium, Broadmead to help shape the future of the city centre.

After the public exhibition, the Bristol Alliance will work with the owners and developers of Cabot circus to submit an outline planning application for the renovation scheme.

For the times of the exhibitions and more information, visit www.betterbroadmead.com

 

Read more: 20 photos of Broadmead from 1950s, 60s & 70s

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