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Council backs Chatham regeneration plans
Medway Council has approved plans for the latest phase of a scheme designed to transform the centre of Chatham, Kent.
The council's cabinet backed proposals setting out a number of development opportunities that will lead to the town's High Street and Best Street areas being revamped. A masterplan for the town centre regeneration outlines plans for the creation of new retail space, as well as an extension to the Central Theatre to provide new backstage facilities and a café.
The council plans to hold a six-week public consultation into the proposals during June in order to allow local residents to have their say. Jane Chitty, Medway Council's portfolio holder for strategic development and economic growth, said: "By regenerating this area and focusing on the huge retail potential there is, we can in turn attract businesses and retailers, ultimately creating jobs and boosting our local economy.
"This masterplan provides an ambitious yet deliverable framework that can help Chatham become a regional centre for Medway."