Town centre regeneration works start in Sherburn-in-Elmet
Work to transform Sherburn-in-Elmet town centre for the benefit of residents, visitors and local businesses has started this week – after the designs were completed by architects at Align.
A series of upgrades will be made to the east side of Low Street, improving local facilities and the area’s appearance to drive investment and create a more attractive town centre.
They include replacing poor surfacing including damaged cobbles, discoloured pavements and blocked gullies. New parking bays will be created, while new public benches, signage and a new town centre map will be installed.
Head of architecture at Align, Richard Gale, said: “We are delighted that work has started on this exciting project which we hope will be well-received by the local community to improve the quality of the public realm in Sherburn-in-Elmet.
“We are proud to have worked closely with our council colleagues, as well as other local stakeholders, throughout the design phase and we are looking forward to seeing the project come to fruition.”
The work is being undertaken as part of funding of up to £800,000 that has been allocated to bring a package of improvements to Sherburn-in-Elmet.
It is expected to take up to six months to complete and will be carried out in phases to minimise disruption for residents, visitors and businesses in the town, focusing on areas between The Swan pub and C & G Starkey Family Butchers.
Jonathan France has owned fish and chip shop The Fish Bank, on Low Street, since 2019.
He said: “Sherburn-in-Elmet has a classic and bustling high street that offers a lot for residents and visitors.
“Whether it’s the butchers, shops that sell fresh fruit and vegetables, fish and chips, pubs and new eateries, you don’t have to drive outside of the town to get what you want.
“There is an influx of new families moving to the area and a big part of that is because of what the high street has to offer. Anything that can be done to make it look even better is something I’m pleased to support.”
The project has also been welcomed by North Yorkshire Council leader Cllr Carl Les, the authority’s executive member for open to business Cllr Mark Crane, and the local member for the Sherburn-in-Elmet division on North Yorkshire Council Cllr Bob Packham.
For more information, visit https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/2025/town-centre-regeneration-works-drive-further-investment.
