Award of Contract — Town Centre Public Realm Improvement Scheme

Records Cabinet’s decision on 12 November 2026 to award the Town Centre Public Realm Improvement Scheme contract to Highfield Civil Engineering Ltd at £2,940,000 (fixed price), with £280,000 contingency. The scheme delivers new paving, LED lighting, trees, street furniture, and public art across Market Street and High Street in two phases between January and July 2027. Funded by the £2.8 million Levelling Up Partnership Grant and £420,000 Council match funding. No call-in received; contract executed December 2026.Records Cabinet’s decision on 12 November 2026 to award the Town Centre Public Realm Improvement Scheme contract to Highfield Civil Engineering Ltd at £2,940,000 (fixed price), with £280,000 contingency. The scheme delivers new paving, LED lighting, trees, street furniture, and public art across Market Street and High Street in two phases between January and July 2027. Funded by the £2.8 million Levelling Up Partnership Grant and £420,000 Council match funding. No call-in received; contract executed December 2026.