Christchurch Town Centre

Christchurch Town Centre is the town centre of Christchurch, a town in Dorset (historically in Hampshire).[1]The town centre is a major shopping district in East Dorset.[2]

Not to be confused with Christchurch Central City.

History

In 2014, Christchurch Borough Council planned for a piazza and traffic restrictions.[3]

In 2020, plans for a revamp of the town centre were announced.[4][5]

Buildings

Politics

Christchurch Town Centre is part of the Christchurch parliamentary constituency for elections to the House of Commons. It is currently represented by Conservative MP Christopher Chope.

The Town Centre was part of the Town Centre ward which elected two councillors to Christchurch Borough Council.

The town centre is currently part of the Christchurch Town ward and elects two Councillors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

References
  1. "Christchurch - Your Official Christchurch Guide". Christchurch. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  2. "Shopping in Christchurch". Visit Dorset. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  3. "Christchurch town centre revamp plans go on display". BBC News. 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  4. Lazzeri, Antonella (2020-09-01). "Business group unveils plans to boost town centre". Advertiser and Times. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  5. "Unveiled: The ideas which businesses hope could help revive Christchurch town centre". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  6. "Saxon Square | Shopping Centre | Christchurch". Saxon Square. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
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