A Huntingdonshire town is set for improvements in a newly-announced council project.

Ramsey town centre will benefit from an improvement project led by Huntingdonshire District Council which will see a new pedestrian area, new shop units, and an upgraded car park.

One change will be the pedestrianisation of the Great Whyte. There will be a new area between the Ramsey Library building and the Ramsey Town Council Civic Centre which will be pedestrianised.

The hope is that it will be a space to host events and activities, including the town market.

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The second step in the improvement project will be the development of "Shop in a Box" units. There will be six small retail units in the new pedestrianised area of the town to boost retail in Ramsey.

There will also be upgrades to the Mews Close Car Park. It's set to undergo resurfacing and reconfiguration to create more parking bays, including those removed from the new pedestrianised area.

Public consultations for the project are set to take place in September. Huntingdonshire District Council and Ramsey Town Council will host the consultation to make sure that the project meets the needs and expectations of locals.

As long as the consultation and planning is satisfactory, the improvements in the Great Whyte and the new retail units will begin in January 2025.

Cllr Val Fendley, Mayor of Ramsey, welcomes the improvements.Cllr Val Fendley, Mayor of Ramsey, welcomes the improvements. (Image: Val Fendley)

Mayor of Ramsey, Cllr Val Fendley, said: “We're delighted to see investment in Ramsey town centre.

"This will build on our work around the Discover Ramsey brand, focusing on the heritage, character and independent shopping experience that underpins our small market town."

Executive Councillor for Economy, Regeneration and Housing, Cllr Sam Wakeford, said: "We look forward to collaborating with Ramsey Town Council on these town centre improvements.

"By involving local businesses and residents, we aim to attract more visitors and businesses to Ramsey, enhancing Huntingdonshire as a place to live and work."