Western Way Development

Since 2016, the Council has been examining with partners a redevelopment scheme of its site adjacent to Western Way in Bury St Edmunds as part of the national One Public Estate Programme.  The latest position on the project is set out in this statement: Proposal to pause Western Way project during time of financial uncertainty for public services.

More information on the project is contained in the documents:

• Cabinet Report, September 2023
• Cabinet Report, March 2023
• Project Review, December 2022
• Final Business Case Update and Review, June 2021
• External Assurance Review, December 2019
• Recommendations and action plan December 2019
• Final business case
• Western Way Development Design Statement:
  • Western Way Development Design Statement (3Mb low resolution version)
  • Western Way Development Design Statement pages 1-11 (7Mb high resolution version) - Project consultation aims and objectives, concept, site layout, skate park and leisure centre proposals
  • Western Way Development Design Statement pages 12-20 (13Mb high resolution version) - Public hub proposals, hub and leisure centre indicative images and plans
  • Western Way Development Design Statement pages 21-29 (5Mb high resolution version) - Transport and highways, junction improvements, inclusive access and parking
• Outline business case
• Outline Business Case Appendix 1 - Replacement of BSE Leisure Centre
• 2016 masterplan