Plans have been unveiled for the transformation of a shopping centre as part of a town centre regeneration strategy.

Fareham Borough Council is launching a public consultation on November 15 on the emerging masterplan for Fareham town centre, which aims to regenerate the area from 2025 to 2035.

The plans will focus on the transformation of Fareham Shopping Centre, and the surrounding area.

The masterplan will form a part of the council's vision to turn Fareham into a "destination of choice," with a variety of shops, leisure activities, housing, cultural events, and entertainment for everyone.

Councillor Simon Martin, leader of Fareham Borough Council, said: "Another key milestone has been reached in our regeneration journey.

"Since purchasing the Fareham Shopping Centre in October 2023, we have been working hard to understand what local people and businesses want for the town centre and have developed an initial masterplan in response.

"We are now asking the community for feedback to help shape the emerging proposals.

"Fareham's town centre must offer a vibrant mix of shops, services, leisure, and entertainment.

"It will be a place where more people live, work, and spend time."

The emerging masterplan will build on the success of recent regeneration projects such as Fareham Live, creating stronger connections between West Street and the town's leisure and cultural destinations.

It proposes to deliver new public spaces, safer and more attractive routes through the town, and a new civic square designed as a welcoming and inclusive place for events and community activity.

The proposals aim to rebalance the town centre's purpose.

They will condense and modernise retail space to reflect new shopping habits while creating space for up to 150 new homes, leisure uses, and potential hotel accommodation.

Members of the public can view the proposals, including a model of the emerging masterplan and the partial demolition of the shopping centre, and speak to the project team at two exhibition events in Fareham Shopping Centre.

These will be on Saturday, November 15, from 11am to 3pm, and on Thursday, November 20, from 4pm to 7pm.

For those unable to attend in person, all exhibition materials and feedback forms will be available online at www.fareham.gov.uk/farehamtowncentre.

The consultation ends at midnight on Monday, December 15.

For more information, please contact the regeneration team at [email protected] or call 0800 088 4570 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm).

The council aims to develop the masterplan and present final proposals next year, with plans to submit an outline planning application in the second half of 2026.