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Our Chesham regeneration plans

Chesham is the third largest town in Buckinghamshire and features:

  • multiple excellent schools including schools rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted
  • active community groups
  • cultural and historic amenities

It has direct links to a variety of Chiltern walks, ancient woodlands and the River Chess.

The town is home to over 1,200 businesses, collectively supporting over 6,500 jobs.

Projects we're considering

Along with Chesham Town Council and other stakeholders, we are considering multiple projects.

These support the principles of the Chesham Regeneration Strategy and include:

  • a Neighbourhood Plan (in collaboration with Chesham Town Council)
  • public routes and wayfinding opportunities to be better signposted to residents and visitors (in particular around the Underground Station)
  • active and sustainable travel project
  • The Lowndes Park Masterplan and play equipment

View the Chesham Regeneration Strategy (PDF, 8.41 MB)

Town centre impact programme

We’re working with partners to deliver a Town Centre Impact Programme. This will focus on making improvements to the:

  • infrastructure
  • cleanliness
  • vibrancy creating spaces that people:
    • feel proud of
    • want to visit

Key initiatives in Chesham

Community Events

We've exempted road closure fees from 7 community events (in conjunction with Chesham Town Council)

Tree planting

We've planted new trees on the High Street to replace damaged ones.

Re-purposing

We're exploring the Community Auction Scheme to bring long-standing empty retail premises back into use.

Addressing anti-social behaviour

A public campaign has called for measures to curb anti-social activities at Water Meadow Car Park during the evenings.

We're offering temporary CCTV support to guide coordinated efforts, in collaboration with Thames Valley Police.

Digital connectivity

A scheme is in development to enhance digital connectivity in Chesham High Street.

Before and after photos

Images of before and after replacement of trees. First picture is of a hole in the ground then the same hole filled with a new tree.

Chesham High Street & Market Square - replacement trees

Images of before and after of a brick courtyard being resurfaced.

Chesham High Street & Market Square - resurfacing