Boscombe’s high street is set to be completely changed beyond recognition as plans for a multi million-pound renovation are to take place over the next couple of years. But where has the money come from and what can residents expect to see from their transformed high street? Here is a breakdown of the masterplan for Boscombe town centre.
What is the background? Boscombe was once considered a highly desirable place to live on the south coast due to its proximity to the beach and Bournemouth, with a range of Victorian and Art Deco buildings. However, in the 1970s the decline in the English holiday market led to the rapid decline of former spa town s fortunes.