Arches Local, the group allocated for the Medway region as part of the Big Local programme, has launched a survey for their Community Economic Development (CED) plan regarding the future of the Luton Road Shopper's Car Park. As discussed at a Cabinet meeting on June 7, 2016, Medway Council conducted a review of Council-owned land, including car parks, across Medway for sites that may be suitable for development. The Luton Road Shopper's Car Park was identified as one of the 7 sites that are earmarked to be disposed and developed in the future. Picture Credit: Google Maps The Luton Road Shopper's Car Park is currently a public car park located off Magpie Hall Road with 56 spaces allowing visitors to park for free up to 20 hours.
The proposals outline three options; the development of housing and community space, the exclusion of a public car park in the first option, and a further option to retain public car parking facilities and develop housing. It was also proposed that the site can be retained in its current form. Arches Local have stated that they would prefer to see the car park retained for public use, but introduce a new community market which can be periodically held. Local residents can submit their views and opinions regarding the future development of the car park by completing Arches Local's survey online. A paper version is also available which must be returned to the Magpie Community Centre, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, ME4 5NE. It has been confirmed that there is no set deadline for this survey. LATEST UPDATE 09/03/17 — Following the delays to complete the work, all junctions have now been re-opened at the intersection. Medway Council have implemented an emergency road closure on A230 Maidstone Road at Huntsman Corner (the junction with Pattens Lane and Walderslade Road) to accomodate highway repairs following a footway/carriageway collapse. The road closure will be in force from 7:30pm today until 7am on March 6th. Access is restricted in all four directions. Picture Credit: Medway Highways A spokesperson from Medway Council's Highways Team explained the reason behind the closure: "The depression in the carriageway has been getting worse, to the point that it was essential works were carried out to find the cause before it potentially collapsed. Some gully leads appear to have been broken when another Utility installed their apparatus, which has caused a leak, which in turn starts to wash away soil causing the depression." It is expected that motorists and public transport users will face disruption, so please be prepared to allow extra travel time. A signposted diversion route is in place and motorists are advised to follow it. Picture Credit: Medway Highways
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