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Updated: 16:14, 12 February 2021
A huge makeover of a popular town centre attraction will include the addition of a food hall, an outside terrace for al fresco dining and a children s play area.
Maidstone council is to spend £900,000 to make its Lockmeadow complex in Barker Road a more attractive destination.
An example of what the food hall might look like, although Lockmeadow s will have eight food outlets
The council purchased a 105-year lease on the property in November 2019 for £19million but has been unable to find tenants for two of the restaurant units which have stood empty for four years. Another tenant, Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) has closed and will not be returning to the site.