HUNDREDS of residents went to see Brentwood Borough Council’s Town Centre Design Plans exhibited at the Pop Up Shop at the Baytree Centre.

Council officers were on hand to explain the concept of the overarching scheme that considers parking, residential, retail and leisure.

A number of boards outlined the different areas of the town and the overview that encompasses the entire area from the station through the North and South of the town, not just East to West.

Residents expressed their desire to see a cinema, market square and unique individual retailing in the town together with pathways and cycle routes, and will be able to give their views in more detail during the full consultation process which takes place later in the year.

 Louise McKinlay, leader of Brentwood Council said: “The pop up shop was a great success and I was delighted to see so many attend.

“We all agree that there is a need to invigorate the Town Centre and the exhibition was hugely beneficial, providing residents with details of the approach that we are looking to take.

“The Pop Up shop allowed us to show a new and holistic view of our town and how we can consider the future in a way that takes into account all the different things that Brentwood has to offer.

“It is a rounded look that aims to appeal to more people by reflecting how people spend their leisure time, shop, eat, and move around the town with their friends and family or for work and commuting.”

For the full presentation of the Town Centre Design Plan display boards and more details please go to www.brentwood.gov.uk