New fish restaurant and community destination.

West Quay Beach Restaurant and Community Destination

New fish landing stage to accommodate approx. 8 fishing vessels.

Fish Landing Stage

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1707302424/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/f57zwqjxwfouufk0aog9.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Project Sponsor: Newhaven Port &amp; PropertiesWhat can we expect?As part of a combined funding programme to support the fishing industry in Newhaven, a new fish landing will be constructed on the West Quay.&nbsp;When will the project be completed?Completion is due by September 2025.

New fish processing plant within Avis Way Industrial Estate. 

Fish Processing Plant

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1707751959/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/yaxnegzj2gqjekacn3ws.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="">Project Sponsor:&nbsp;Lewes District CouncilAs part of a combined funding programme to support the fishing industry in Newhaven, a new fish processing plant has been established within Avis Way Industrial Estate.&nbsp;What can we expect:The processing plant is being leased to the Newhaven Fishing Community Interest Company (CIC). This allows members of the CIC to make use of the facility and optimise their catch.&nbsp;When will the project be complete?May 2024.

Wayfinding and Public Realm Improvement Scheme

&quot;Wayfinding isn&rsquo;t just about signs. It&rsquo;s about how people experience a place or a journey.&quot;Newhaven is an industrial town with a centre heavily dominated by the ring road and vehicle traffic, but there is so much more to the town that is already waiting to be discovered or brought back to life.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1706008728/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/ozl4vl8k7ymbvmpfdh2m.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="Why this scheme?" data-uw-rm-alt="CT">Why this scheme?Newhaven&#39;s Wayfinding and Public Realm Improvement Scheme will help transform prioritised areas of the tired and cluttered public realm which residents and visitors have grown accustomed to. In its place; appealing and navigable routes that reflect the community and natural landscape.The scheme should help provide more restorative environments which give a feeling of ease and exploration, moments of &#39;soft fascination&#39; and a real sense of place.&nbsp;On the following pages, we quickly explain how this project has been developed, before sharing details of the &#39;Actions&#39; which are included in this scheme i.e. what we will be doing, why, where and when.

Newhaven's Wayfinding and Spatial Masterplan

View the Masterplan

The Masterplan was designed to be the primary reference point for public realm improvement projects in the town and to help ensure that all stakeholders (Lewes District Council, Newhaven Town Council, East Sussex County Council etc.) work together both now and in the future, when more projects can be undertaken.&nbsp;The Masterplan identifies four intervention themes subdivided into 33 proposed Actions (projects). Please refer to the Masterplan for more information).<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1706007741/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/ceqjeycqdoby2kte8ica.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib">In order to decide which Actions to prioritise, LDC officers were assisted through a series of engagement workshops with local residents.We have provided an overview of the Actions being developed, divided into three categories:<ol><li>Quick Wins&nbsp;</li><li>Smaller Projects</li><li>Larger Projects</li></ol>

Quick Wins

1. Street Cleaning MachineThe Scheme has enabled match funding to be provided to the Chewing Gum Removal Fund in order to acquire a state-of-the-art steam cleaning machine which will be used to clean the streets of Newhaven.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1709745196/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/aci40sxnobvmvhyzvtke.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="tire" data-uw-rm-alt-original="tire">This is a fantastic and much needed bit of kit which will help clean and renew pavements, help tackle graffiti and remove chewing gum.&nbsp;2. Three Green Spaces - south of the ring road (T1, T2 &amp; T3)These areas, situated on key connection points for pedestrians around the town centre have deteriorated in quality - this Action will declutter and upgrade with low, maintenance, quality, soft planting and street furniture. None of the three sites are Lewes District Council assets so we are needing to work with relevant landowners and be provided with consent to carry out the work.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1705947277/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/iw0kf7sufd8ka4yvf5tc.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="neighborhood" data-uw-rm-alt="BE">3. Information Boards PilotA pilot project was delivered to develop the design code and provide place-specific historic information boards in collaboration with Newhaven Historical Society. Feedback on design and materials has been very positive.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1706012202/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/mipp0deuuqrslq7vuhdm.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="water" data-uw-rm-alt="BE">4. Look Again Supergraphics FestivalThe Look Again Graphic Arts Festival will be held in June 2024. It will produce a legacy trail of specially commissioned supergraphic murals and artworks, as well as uplifting events, workshops, community gatherings and walks for all ages.&nbsp;The artwork will be used to tackle undesirable graffiti, unfriendly bare walls and generally make the town centre much more inviting and uplifting.&nbsp;For more information, please visit:<a class="fr-green" href="http://lookagainnewhaven.co.uk">lookagainnewhaven.co.uk</a><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1706012406/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/omurze8ec8scl0bi1fj0.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="advertisement" data-uw-rm-alt="BE">

1. Rationalising Boards and TrailsNewhaven features many existing signs, information / interpretation boards.&nbsp;Collectively they present extensive visual and physical clutter.Individually some are of low quality with little value / purpose.&nbsp;This collective Action will rationalise the existing collection of old and extant boards.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1706018020/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/phdkdweg6l2yjfigglos.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="advertisement" data-uw-rm-alt="BE">2. Wayfinding at Riverside Park (Pilot) (R4)Riverside Park is a well-loved nature reserve. It also marks the southern end of the Egret&#39;s Way pedestrian and cycle route.Working with the Ouse Valley Cycle Network and the South Downs National Park Authority, we will make the sense of arrival much more inviting and help orientate visitors towards the centre and onwards to the river and sea.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1706017465/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/mqa4u6h9wdt66yal27ok.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="vegetation" data-uw-rm-alt="BE"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1706096391/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/z2yvzdzv3sctknclg8gs.png" alt="" data-uw-rm-alt="HD" id="isPasted" class="fr-fic fr-dii">&nbsp;The route between Riverside Park and Newhaven Ferry Terminal will also be improved - with quality waymarking installed to help orientate cyclists.&nbsp;This pilot Action will help inform the system of wayfinding and iconography on key routes identified in the Masterplan.3. West Quay walking and cycling trail improvements (R1)This project will help address some of the existing issues along West Quay and make it an even more appealing walking and cycling trail.&nbsp;We conducted a survey in 2023 to help understand how best to prioritise work:<a class="fr-green" href="https://yournewhaven.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/results-from-west-quay-budgeting-tool/step1" id="isPasted">Have Your Say Today - Results from West Quay Budgeting Tool - Your Newhaven (commonplace.is)</a>&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1706021936/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/bksk9ukf7xiwqvejvvqz.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="diagram" data-uw-rm-alt="BE">Work is due to include:<ul><li>Heras fencing removal - fencing remains in place within unregistered land. It is an eyesore which blocks the view towards the sea and provides a poor first impression of the area.</li><li>Semi-circular seating &ndash; repairs and upgrades to this prominent public space. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Seat, bin and surfacing upgrades &ndash; LDC Regen will also request to carry out seating and bin improvements along West Quay.&nbsp;</li><li>&middot;Seating and Information Boards Pilot &nbsp;- Quick Win already completed.</li></ul>

Larger Projects

1. Transport Interchange Hub Gateway (G1).G1 should help transform the experience for anyone departing or arriving from the area around Newhaven Town Train Station, Newhaven Ferry Terminal and Railway Quay.&nbsp;The area is most immediately a connection point for the Town Centre, Railway Quay and Avis Way (Enterprise Zone sites). <a class="fr-green" href="https://newhavenenterprisezone.com/maps/business-directory-map/">Learn more about the Newhaven Enterprise Zone sites here.</a><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1706020435/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/q1urzlmklyydgmc41808.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="HD">The public realm needs to be decluttered, rationalised and upgraded, to provide optimum access, amenity and directional signage.Accessibility and visibility of Marine Workshops and the Sidings is currently poor and a major hindrance. This will need to be remedied if these newly rejuvenated are to be a success. 2. Combined Town Centre Streetscape Improvements&nbsp;Four Actions are being combine as one in the Town Centre.&nbsp;Streetscape improvements will rationalise and declutter to make space for a maintenance-friendly, pedestrian-focussed scheme, reinforcing the design coding which is being developed through more minor works.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1706020839/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/g46kthjk95h0yjf0iima.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="HD">This larger work will need to scrutinise and develop the sort of &#39;Ideas&#39; highlighted in the Masterplan:<ul><li>Sustainable Drainage Systems - rain gardens, street trees and permeable paving.</li><li>Quality High Street - transformed High Street with high quality, robust and timeless furnishings.</li><li>Greening and screening - improved planting and boundary treatments</li><li>Landmarks and bespoke features</li><li>Pedestrian focussed environments</li></ul>3. Additional Wayfinding and SignageThere will also be additional signage and waymarking developed to help pedestrians and cyclists navigate and drastically improve the sense of place and quality landmarks.&nbsp;

Undertaking major improvements across the site.

Fort Road Recreation Ground

Project Sponsors:&nbsp;Lewes District Council<img width="601" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1700656572/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/x63ppfkqgcgurh9dv9vm.jpg" alt="A skate park with people on bikes and grass

Description automatically generated" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="A skate park with people on bikes and grass

Description automatically generated" data-uw-rm-alt="ALT">&nbsp;What can we expect?This project will see the refurbishment of Shakespeare Hall and the Cricket Pavilion. There will also be new facilities, including a caf&eacute;, play area and outdoor fitness trail.The park will also be re-landscaped and connectivity to the Nature Reserve will be improved.This follows on from the skatepark &amp; pump track that was added in 2019.When will the project be competed?<a href="https://www.fortroadnewhaven.org/" id="isPasted">For more information visit:</a><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.fortroadnewhaven.org/">&nbsp;https://www.fortroadnewhaven.org/</a>

Where can I find out more?

<a href="https://www.fortroadnewhaven.org/" id="isPasted">Fort Road Recreation Ground Newhaven | Home (fortroadnewhaven.org)</a>

New, improved recreational and communal facilities.

Eastside Recreation Ground

<img width="355" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1700656816/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/py0xvg33tgccaanhyn21.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="AI"> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1706183962/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/xcgr4eo9lnpme63wgfck.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Project Sponsor: Newhaven Town CouncilWhat can we expect?&nbsp;New, improved recreational and communal facilities including:<ul type="disc"><li>Re-landscaped and re-sized allotments to increase the available number for tenancy whilst providing necessary infrastructure such as water, sheds and fencing</li><li id="isPasted">Potential replacement playground with up-to-date play equipment</li><li>Funding to assist the design and development of a new, multi-use community building and changing rooms.</li></ul>When will the project be completed?Work is due to be completed by October 2024. For more information, please visit:&nbsp;<a class="fr-green" href="https://www.newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk/" id="isPasted">https://www.newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk/</a>

When will this be happening?

Works are expected to start in March 2024.

3G Football Pitch

Project Sponsor:&nbsp;Newhaven Football Club<img width="602" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1700563847/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/m0wxognji8ipd0sejn3t.jpg" alt="A football field with a fence and trees

Description automatically generated" class="fr-fic fr-dii">A new all-weather (3G) pitch was constructed in time for the 2022/2023 season.&nbsp;

Project Summary

The construction of a new all-weather 3G pitch and flood lights to enable the delivery of a new training offer and community facilities and to improve access to the wider community throughout the day/evening, attracting new visitors.The construction of the new pitch was completed in August 2022.

This successful grant programme has now closed.

Newhaven Business Grants Programme

Project delivery partner: East Sussex County Council 

The Newhaven Business Grants Programme offers grants to SME businesses in the Newhaven Town Deal area.&nbsp;<ul type="disc"><li>Supporting migration to Net Zero&nbsp;</li><li>Delivering improvements to commercial property&nbsp;</li><li>Purchase of new equipment linked to a new product or service&nbsp;</li><li>Digital adoption linked to productivity improvements and international competitiveness</li><li>(Compare bullet points to ESCC website)</li></ul>The grant scheme opened in May 2023.&nbsp;Due to high demand, this programme is closed to new applicants. The programme may be reopened in 2024.For more information please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/business/support/grants/newhaven">https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/business/support/grants/newhaven</a>&nbsp;

Securing the future of this Scheduled Monument.

Newhaven Fort

Project Sponsor: Wave Active<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1709745669/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/ciqf7wfrbbzssfjsdnsg.jpg" id="isPasted" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" style="width: 118px;"> What can we expect?This project involves restoring and enhancing Newhaven Fort, so that it becomes a community asset and a key part of Newhaven&rsquo;s future as a popular visitor destination.&nbsp;When will the project be completed?For more information and regular updates, please visit: <a class="fr-green" href="https://www.newhavenfort.org.uk/category/news/" id="isPasted">https://www.newhavenfort.org.uk/category/news/</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1700570082/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/tpo7pqiobynlt1p0bznc.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="">

Space for social enterprises on Denton Island.

Social Enterprise Incubator

Project Sponsor: Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA)<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1709745948/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/rr2tdx2osgmupkyzt6m5.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" style="width: 145px;">What can we expect?Offices, workspaces and services for social enterprises

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1706179295/projects/626ab5de957df27184c09a96/sjhelypizbryvnmpv6gm.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Project Sponsor: Lewes District Council&quot;This is a landmark development opportunity for Newhaven that has the potential to transform the West Beach promenade and provide a major boost to the local economy.&quot;Councillor Zoe Nicholson, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance, Assets and Community Wealth Building.What can we expect?The development of a single storey restaurant with community facilities such as a children&rsquo;s play area, splash pool, outdoor gym, and public toilets which will include a &lsquo;Changing Places&rsquo; facility.A planning application was submitted in February 2024.&nbsp;Planning reference: LW/24/0051<a href="https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/article/1797/Search-and-view-planning-applications" id="isPasted"></a><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/article/1797/Search-and-view-planning-applications">Search and view planning applications</a>When will the project be completed?&nbsp;March 2026.&nbsp;

West Quay Beach Restaurant and Community Destination

West Quay Beach Restaurant and Community Destination

This engagement phase has finished

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