Milton Keynes City Council will begin an 8-week consultation this month to cover proposed enhancements to Bletchley and Fenny Stratford’s public realm.

Views of residents and businesses are being sought to consult regarding the direction of the Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Deal.

MK City Council state that the deal seeks to make best use of the area’s current and future growth prospects.

Funding for the project comes from the £22.7 million grant awarded by the central UK government in 2020, with the money intended to deliver several projects which capitalise on the opportunities presented by the development of the East-West rail link and it’s link into Bletchley railway station.

The consultation on public realm improvements in Bletchley and Fenny Stratford will set out a strategy for proposed enhancements to Queensway and Saxon Street in Bletchley, and Aylesbury Street in Fenny Stratford.

MK City Council say that the consultation is planned to run for 8-weeks, from 27 July until 22 September 2024, with the intention being to raise awareness of the town Deal programme and look for local views from residents and businesses on the public realm schemes planned for the town.

Plans intended by the current version MK City Council are proposing includes wider structural change to the layout and movement patterns within the town centre in order to improve connections between Queensway and the train station, making the town centre more accessible by train and for those visiting Bletchley Park.

Other ideas intended include improvements to parking on Bletchley’s High Streets and Transport Hub improvements, including Bletchley’s Bus Station.

During the consultation period, a range of materials will be published via social media, mailouts, electronic information boards, online and at events.

Cllr Lauren Townsend, Cabinet member for Resources and Customer Experience and newly announced Deputy Leader of MK City Council, said, “We are passionate about working with the people, and local businesses, of Bletchley and Fenny Stratford to deliver the Town Deal projects and create a thriving, affordable and attractive place for people to live and work.

“The structural changes to the town’s high streets will help generate positive tourism and long-term investment into the heart of Bletchley and fenny Stratford.