Councils all across the UK are working to improve local high streets. Many have had a hard time in the last few decades because of the shift to shopping online. Covid had a big impact too. However, there are many different plans to breathe new life into them. Hayes Town Centre is one example that has seen some big changes. We want to look at the most recent ones today, then if you need help from a lettings agent in Hillingdon, you can come to us.

Changes

In total more than £8.5m has been invested in the redevelopment. There have been some notable improvements, including in infrastructure and accessibility.

Firstly, on 31st May an interactive underpass at Station Road opened. It is a great piece of infrastructure, increasing accessibility. It has a notable design that takes inspiration from the grooves in a vinyl record. This celebrates the musical history of the area, including the work of EMI at their former complex (now known as the Old Vinyl Factory).

Secondly, work to upgrade the car park on Blyth Road has been completed. The improvements include pedestrian walkways, column protection, new linings for parking bays, and more. There is now parking specifically for motorcycles too and there are new accessible bays.

One of the major developments has been station development to welcome the Elizabeth Line to the area. Hayes and Harlington had major upgrades to make it accessible, ensuring it is step free and wheel chair friendly. Impressively, the station dates back to the 1860s. It provides an easy commute east into Central London and to Heathrow in the other direction. Things like this are great for buyers and investors because people want to live near good transport links, especially in London. If you invest and want help from a letting agent in Hillingdon, consider our services.

Council pledge

The local council is doing a lot to revive Hayes Town Centre. They want to ensure it is a fantastic asset for the local community. Counsellor Eddie Lavery, the Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said it was a “key part” of the Council’s strategy. Therefore, they want the work to ensure it will “continue to thrive for generations to come”.

As part of this, they are investing money carefully. Some of the funding for the projects comes from contributions by property developers. A number of them have to make section 106 agreements as part of the process to gain planning permission. As a result, they need to donate money to the council to allow things like infrastructure improvements. Funding like this was used for the Blyth Road car park improvements.

Do you need help from a lettings agent in Hillingdon?

Finefair Ltd has some fantastic services if you are a landlord or investor. We can do everything like a letting agent would, including arranging tenancies and bringing in rent money. However, we go further by working with the local council to offer guaranteed rent services. It can give you more protection, savings, and convenience.

So, if you want help from a lettings agent in Hillingdon, consider what we can do for you. You can get in touch to learn more and tell us about your needs.