Proposals to redevelop The Brunel Centre and former Sainsbury’s site in Bletchley are set to progress as Milton Keynes City Council begins the search for a development partner.
Following engagement with the local community, the sites have been earmarked to deliver a modern mixed-use scheme, including new homes and shops in the heart of Bletchley’s town centre.
The city council’s independent property arm, Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP), purchased the sites last year to form part of the Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Deal project. The Town Deal project will see major improvements to Bletchley and Fenny Stratford, partly paid for by £23m in government funding the city council had previously secured.
Both sites form part of the city council’s proposals to regenerate the town centre. Plans are also progressing to attract more events to Queensway such as food festivals and offer grants to entrepreneurs who want to open small business on the high street.
A decision to begin the procurement process is scheduled for 30 July.
“This is another important milestone in delivering a brighter and more prosperous future for Bletchley and Fenny Stratford. We’re keen to find the right development partner who can take the community’s vision and reinvigorate these important sites. We have a real opportunity to deliver a scheme that will benefit people for generations to come. It’s thanks to the local community who have helped shape the proposals until now. We look forward to receiving proposals for the next phase of the project and continuing our work with local people.”