An extensive consultation has undertaken during summer 2024 for the previous government programme, Long Term Plan for Towns. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part and had their say – your feedback is so important and it will help to shape future decisions and plans about how money is invested in the town under the new Plan for Neighbourhoods programme launched in Spring 2025.

We had around 1,100 people take part in either the survey, or at an event, or through another activity. This included 517 people who had their say in our survey.  We were also delighted that so many young people were involved and we ran a number of events and activities so that young people could share their views. This included 350 surveys which were carried out with young people, as well as young people workshop sessions.

Here are some of the key findings that we found out from the consultation:

• King’s Lynn’s rich heritage and history is what people like most about the town – and people think there is opportunity to promote these heritage assets and stories more.
• The riverfront / waterfront / quayside is considered ‘the best and strongest’ aspect of King’s Lynn’s heritage;
• Feedback suggests that the town could be making more of its assets and could bring to life its heritage;
• There is a desire for a more appealing town experience, and the biggest priority for improving the appearance of the town centre is bringing back into use empty buildings and shops.
• There is a desire for a better shopping experience and a ‘thriving and vibrant’ town in the long-term.
• There is interest in funding being put towards community and sporting activities, such as a public events programme. An improved sports offering would be welcomed and there is interest in support for community and voluntary groups and projects.

The full report is available for viewing below.