Hadleigh Shop Front Scheme delivers upgraded shopfronts and investment in the High Street

The scheme, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, aims to help traders enhance their frontages, improve accessibility and create a more welcoming and vibrant high street environment.

A wide range of improvements have now been completed or are underway, including full refurbishments, new signage and modernised entrances. Highlights include:

Art House

A major upgrade forming part of a wider refurbishment project. Improvements include:

•    A new, more welcoming entrance door and windows
•    A branded canopy
•    Creation of a new pedestrian entrance

Tickled Pink

This long standing business has refreshed its look with:

•    A completely new shop sign
•    Updated branding and logo
•    A softer white and pink colour palette that better reflects the store’s identity

Planning Bee

A significant transformation of a previously long vacant unit:

•    Full refurbishment of doors, windows and the façade
•    Repainted in a striking dark navy blue
•    New lighting and elegant gold lettered signage

Garston’s

A familiar family business that has modernised its presence with:

•    A new, contemporary LED lit shop sign

Several other businesses have enhanced their premises with support from the scheme, including:
•    Hadleigh Gallery – installation of a new entrance and windows
•    Field & Co – new signage for this recently opened business
•    Multiple local shops – starting works soon including repainting, façade tidying and minor upgrades to improve uniformity and visual appeal along the high street. 

Suzanne Laycock from Tickled Pink said: “We are really pleased with how the new signage has transformed the look of our shopfront. It has made a huge difference to how we present ourselves on the High Street. We have already had lovely feedback from customers, with many commenting on how much brighter and more welcoming the shop feels.”

Jonathan Garston, Owner of Garstons' shoe shop said: “I was very happy to be involved in the match funding to improve the general look of Hadleigh Town Centre. I am confident the investment made from ourselves and Castle Point Borough Council will achieve the goal of improving the look of Hadleigh and showing we are a unique town worth visiting” 

These improvements form a key part of the Council’s ongoing work to revitalise Hadleigh Town Centre, supporting independent businesses and helping create a more attractive and inviting environment for residents and visitors.

Cllr Warren Gibson, Deputy Leader of Castel Point Borough Council said: “It’s fantastic to see so many Hadleigh businesses taking pride in their premises. These improvements don’t just refresh individual shopfronts, they help create a more welcoming, vibrant town centre for everyone. We’re proud to support local traders and to see the difference this funding is already making to the High Street.”