Plans to revitalise Hamilton Town Centre have been approved

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A masterplan to upgrade Hamilton has been approved with aims to make the town vibrant.Councillors approved an extensive plan to invest in the town centre to attract more visitors on last week (August 29) at the community and enterprise resources committee.The aim of the Hamilton Town Centre Master Plan is to reflect on the aspirations for a resilient mixed-use economy and help make the town meet the needs of 21st century living, and it sets out a context for public and private sector investment over the next ten years.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Councillor David McLachlan (Hamilton North and East) praised the plans to revitalise the town centre.He said: “I’d like to welcome this report, Hamilton was at one time one of the most focal points for shopping and retail but it’s been a victim of online and out of town shopping.

We’ve lost major stores like Marks and Spencers, Woolworths, British Home Stores and very recently, unfortunately, Wilko. I do welcome this report and I look forward to the outcome of it.”The strategy presents a town centre action plan which captures the priorities for Hamilton and illustrates where resources and activities should be focused.Key sites within Hamilton which are being targeted include Keith Street Car Park, Townhead Street Car Park, Regent Shopping Centre, New