Work set to start on regeneration in Leominster

Renovation and restoration gets underway in Leominster’s historic town centre thanks to High Street Heritage Action Zone funding.

Leominster’s town centre is starting to benefit from the renovation and restoration of a number of its historic buildings thanks to grant funding available through the Leominster High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) programme.

The Leominster HSHAZ is a regeneration initiative supported by Historic England, delivered through Herefordshire Council and Leominster Town Council, with a multi-million pound investment in the market town. Alongside revitalising historic buildings, the programme aims to improve public spaces and create a vibrant place for locals, businesses and visitors.

So far, four properties have received grant funding towards the restoration of the building structure and the facelift of facades to reflect the original detail and character.

Visitors to Leominster will soon start to notice scaffolding going-up around shopfronts and buildings while restoration work is underway.

Councillor Ellie Chowns, Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet member for environment and economy, said: “I’m delighted that work is now underway which is set to reinvigorate a number of buildings in Leominster town centre. Leominster is rich in history and heritage and it’s exciting to see how this grant funding will help to restore and enhance its unique character.”

Julie Debbage, Leominster Town Council’s Town Clerk, said: “Leominster’s historic buildings are a much-valued part of our town’s heritage. It is fantastic to see HSHAZ funding invested in preserving and enhancing Leominster’s streetscape, for the benefit of residents, visitors and local businesses.”

Historic England’s Head of Region for the Midlands, Deborah Williams said: “We’re delighted to see work commencing in Leominster, it’s a town full of character and we’re looking forward to seeing the results of the HSHAZ scheme.”