We are an independent, non-political group of Wickford residents anxious to ensure that the proposed developments under the Wickford Town Centre Masterplan, whilst offering definite improvements, are not implemented regardless of cost or damage to the town or the environment.


What happened to the Wickford Masterplan? Now we know!

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On 24th February 2010 Basildon Council announced they had pulled out of of negotiations with the last remaining bidder for the 'redevelopment partner'! So the plan to rebuild the swimming pool, library and community centre, build a new health centre, move the market into the High Street and transform the town centre into tree lined boulevards and public squares have been postponed indefinitely. More to follow...

Read article in the Echo

After 4 years this is what we got: 4 new blocks of 135 flats but where are all the benefits?

   Promised benefits       What we got
  • Wickford re-invented as a lifestyle centre
  • Atmosphere of vitality and vibrancy
  • Street market
  • Café culture
  • Creating attractive public spaces
  • 4 multi-story blocks of flats

Current total number of flats planned for Wickford Town Centre. read more Feb 2010 total 735 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Development update - January 2010 - what's happening at the moment in Wickford

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Site last updated: March 04, 2010