New plans for Belle Vue Park improvements to go on display

People in Sudbury are being invited to view outline plans for improvements to Belle Vue Park.

The public display will feature plans for a new-look entrance, new café with outdoor and indoor seating overlooking a relocated children’s play area and new toilet facilities.

There are also plans to introduce a Changing Places facility which will provide accessible toilets for visitors with disabilities.

In addition, the display will include options for improved access into and around the park and improvements to landscaping and activity areas.

The plans will be displayed at the central green area of the park on:

• Friday, October 15, between 10am and 3pm; and
• Saturday, October 16, between 10am and 2pm.

Belle Vue Park is an important asset for Sudbury and by carrying out a range of improvements, Babergh District Council are hoping to make the park more welcoming and accessible for all.

Visitors to the display will be able to have their say on the proposals by completing a feedback form which will also be available online, along with the design concepts.

Following the public event in the park, the outline plans will go on display in the window of Unit 12, the former Fanboo salon, in the Borehamgate Arcade until November 1.

Babergh District Council’s cabinet member for economic growth, Michael Holt, said: “I hope anyone with an interest in Belle Vue Park will come and see the display, and share their feedback on the concepts and initial plans. Our ambition is to create an open, welcoming park entrance that is well connected to the town centre. Carrying out these improvements in Belle Vue Park, will bring modern facilities that will benefit both regular visitors and help encourage more people to come and enjoy the park and town.”

Over the last few years, Belle Vue Park has received significant investment including a new multi-use games area and skatepark, as well as new equipment and landscaping in the children’s play area.

As agreed by Babergh District Council’s cabinet earlier this year, funding for the new park entrance and other park improvements will come from up to 100% of the receipt of the sale of Belle Vue House and part of the old swimming pool site.

Further information about the plans for Belle Vue Park and a form to submit feedback, will become available online from October 15 at www.babergh.gov.uk/improvingbellevuepark