We are redesigning Marlborough Square, making it a much more attractive, pedestrian-friendly public space that can be used for events and markets as well as a place to relax with friends and family.
Regeneration of this part of the town has long been an ambition of the district council and this work will complement our indoor market and events space, Newmarket.
Our investment will transform this part of the town, boosting the local economy and encouraging further investment from the private sector.
The plan
The redesign includes:
- A central outdoor market and events space
- High-quality street furniture
- Bespoke seating inspired by the National Forest
- Raised planting
- Feature LED lighting
- Granite paving
- Introduction of a one-way traffic system
- Limited vehicle access to the northern part of the square.
What happens next?
From 25 September
- Parking removed from the square
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October
- Belvoir Road closed between Jackson Street and Owen Street so the mini roundabout can be removed
- Marlborough Square will also be closed to all traffic during this time
From Monday 30 October
- Belvoir Road will reopen
- Marlborough Square will remain closed to all traffic
Friday 24 November
- Work will pause to allow for the set up of the Christmas in Coalville event on Saturday 25 November
- The square will remain closed during the Christmas in Coalville event
- Access to Newmarket for Christmas in Coalville events will be kept open
Christmas
- Work will pause for two weeks over the Christmas period
- The square will remain closed, but people will still be able to access businesses around the square
Last updated: Wed 25 October, 2023 @ 16:11