2010

With many nationwide Town Centre improvement and redevelopment schemes being shelved at the moment because of the depressed financial situation, the world’s first Garden City has ‘bucked the trend’ and has just completed the first phase of its Town centre revitalisation plans.

The £8m Street Scene scheme - fully funded by Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation - and constructed by leading international construction company Skanska – was officially opened on Friday, June 18, by Stuart Kenny, the Foundation’s Director General.

To complement the Town Centre improvement works, the Heritage Foundation has embarked on a continuing programme of refurbishing or re-instating a number of shop frontages.

This image shows just one example of how restoring shop frontages can make such a difference to the quality of the shopping environment. Pictured are two retail units in Leys Avenue, ‘Past and Present’ and ‘Shoe Box,’ following completion of the works. The old squire’s Dairy used to occupy this site.

Serenity Day Spa, formerly found at 6-9 The Gallery, has moved to new premises at 63 Station Road.

Come and experience the beauty salon with a difference. All the regular beauty treatments plus a spa experience, at affordable prices and at a convenient in-town location.

Opening Times
Monday 10am – 7pm
Tuesday 9:30am – 9pm
Wednesday 9:30am – 7:30pm
Thursday 9:30am – 9pm
Friday 9:30am – 7pm
Saturday 9am – 6pm

To make an appointment, telephone 01462 686999

Welcome to Totz to Teenz, recently opened at 19 The Wynd, selling a unique range of fashion for young people of all ages.

This children's wear retailer adds to the fantastic mix of independent retailers already in The Wynd and across the Garden City.

The Foundation has agreed terms with Packington Estate Enterprises Ltd on a 150 year long leasehold letting of the former Opalion Plastics site in Works Road.  Comprising approximately one acre, planning permission has been granted for the construction of five new business units totalling 18,760 sq ft.  These will be available on long leases, bringing new industry and new jobs to the Garden City