Denny Town Centre

The Council's plans to create a modern and vibrant town centre are gathering pace. Town centre regeneration is a major part of the My Future's in Falkirk| economic initiative, which is transforming the Falkirk Council area.

 

A detailed marketing exercise, similar to Stenhousemuir, was undertaken in June 2004 inviting notes of interest from developers to redevelop Denny town centre. 

 

The new-look centre was revealed to local people and businesses as part of a wide-ranging consultation, which included feedback from design consultants, local interest groups and residents of the area. As a result of the consultation, a revised masterplan was developed to address the issues raised.

 

The assessment process was undertaken with three high profile developers and a preferred developer, Henry Boot Developments, was appointed. The multi-million pound regeneration proposals by Henry Boot Developments will create a modern, 21st century heart for the town with new shopping, library, homes and offices.

 

In Denny, big changes that will boost business, tourism and jobs are on the way.

 

Other projects delivered to date in Denny include: implementation of CCTV, extensive marketing and branding initiatives in conjunction with local businesses, demolition of Granary buildings and a number of environmental improvements, which include the car park area.

 

View the revised masterplan here|

Current Position 

• June 2004: Denny town centre regeneration marketing began. See copy of marketing brief.
• Three companies responded to the brief and were invited to progress to the next stage.
• June 2005: Denny Co-op expansion began.
• November 2005: developer appointed.
• Launch and consultation on masterplan July 2006. 
• November 2006: distribution of newsletter and questionnaire.
• November 2006: displays and questionnaires in public library and on website.
• December 2006: reviewed feedback and prepare topics report.
• January 2007: recruited and managed working group meetings.
• January 2007: reviewed main issues raised.
• January 2007: focus group meeting to resolve issues.
• February 2007: public presentation of consultation process.
• November 2007: presentation of Church Walk businesses.
• November 2007: public presentation of revised masterplan.
• November 2007 to date: masterplan display boards with comment boxes at three locations: Carronbank House, Denny Library and the health centre.
• November 2007 to date: proposals can be viewed and commented on online.
• November 2007: all local businesses received letter and plans.
• January 2008: public exhibition at Denny Library and public meeting at Denny Primary.
• August 2008: Development Agreement being drawn up
• August 2008: submission of detailed planning application expected Oct 08