Broadstone is one of three districts in the BCP Council area which is to be revitalised over the coming months.

The other two are Kinson and Highcliffe.

As part of the authority’s High Street and District Centre Strategy there will be a number of objectives including creating culturally rich destinations for experiences and events, future proofing them as Smart Places, ensuring they become cleaner, greener and safer for everyone and marketing and promoting them to showcase their full potential.

Cllr Philip Broadhead, deputy leader and portfolio holder for Development, Growth and Regeneration, BCP Council said: “Across the country, high streets and district centres are changing rapidly and we need to move with the times. For some areas, especially our district high streets, this change has been extremely positive, with more people using their local centres than ever before. We want to build on their success and help them to become even better.

“These pilots will help us understand what is needed to enable this re-imagining, led by businesses and the community, unlocking a wide variety of uses while catering to a diverse audience as they become fit for the future, creating enjoyable locations for everyone.”

The planned activities range from festivals to local maps and heritage trails as well as improvements to the street scene and enhanced public art.

Cllr Nigel Brooks, lead member for High Street Renaissance, BCP Council said: “I am delighted that a list of activities have been identified that will enhance these three pilot areas. They are the blueprint for how we roll out this strategy wider so it’s important that we get them right and produce high quality, engaging projects for everyone to get involved with.

“Creating vibrant economies contributes to the health and wellbeing of our residents and communities by providing security and access to opportunities, so this pilot is paramount in creating enhanced areas for everyone.”

The £102K funding for these pilots has come from the Government’s Additional Restrictions Grant with future funding for the other high streets and district centres, to be reviewed and investigated on completion of these pilot projects later this year.