Seaside town Hunstanton invited to shape its next 20 years

West Norfolk Council has published a draft masterplan for Hunstanton covering the seafront, town centre and leisure facilities and is holding a public consultation: the online consultation runs until February 6 and drop-in sessions are scheduled for January 15 and February 2.

West Norfolk Council has produced a draft masterplan setting out an 11-objective vision for Hunstanton’s next 10–20 years. The plan focuses on the historic seafront, the town centre, the beach and promenade, and potential improvements to the Oasis leisure centre, Promenade Park and The Yard. Norfolk-based specialists Greyfriars supported the initial work and the borough council says the draft updates a masterplan last produced 17 years ago. The document is now presented for public consultation ahead of possible formal adoption. Key details: - The draft masterplan identifies improvements across the seafront and town centre and presents concept designs linked to 11 objectives. - The council says the plan will guide future funding, investment and planning if adopted and that individual projects would need funding, permissions and further work. - The online consultation is open until February 6 and exhibition boards are on show at Hunstanton Town Hall. - The project team is scheduled to be available for public drop-in sessions on January 15 and February 2 from 10am to 7pm. - Those without internet access can use computers at the council offices or public libraries, and paper copies are available at Hunstanton Town Hall or via the borough council's customer services. Summary: The draft masterplan aims to present a long-term strategic vision for Hunstanton that responds to earlier initiatives and stakeholder conversations. The consultation phase will be used to refine the document before it is finalised and considered for adoption by the borough council; the timing and delivery of specific projects remain subject to funding, permissions and further decisions.