Proposals for Haverhill town centre wayfinding agreed

14 Oct 2026

Plans for new wayfinding and directional signage in Haverhill town centre have been approved as part of wider work to enhance the town centre.

The proposals were approved by councillors on West Suffolk’s Development Control Committee earlier today, Wednesday 14 October.

The approved proposals included:

• three double-sided, non-illuminated wayfinding totems outside Haverhill Arts Centre, Boots and Peas Market Hill
• four directional post signs outside the Arts Centre car park, Jubilee Walk, Jubilee Walk Plaza and Lower Down Slade.

The approved signage forms part of the wider £1.693 million Haverhill High Street Enhancement Scheme, which plans to revitalise the town centre, improve its appearance and make it easier and more welcoming for residents, visitors and businesses.

The wayfinding proposals were shaped by local engagement with residents sharing memories and stories about the town, its characters and local landscape with artist Steve Pardue. Haverhill Local History Group provided valued time and content, ensuring signs reflects Haverhill’s distinctive identity and heritage.

Cllr Indy Wijenayaka, Cabinet Member for Growth at West Suffolk Council, said: “We are pleased to have secured approval for wayfinding in Haverhill. The proposals set a way to create a more welcoming, attractive and connected town centre for residents and visitors of Haverhill.

“The council will now take the next steps to ensure fragmented and outdated signs are replaced within the town, improving accessibility and reinforcing Haverhill’s unique identity.”
 

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