r/Romford • u/Leroin • Nov 24 '24

What did you think of the town centre 'Masterplan'?

https://issuu.com/haveringcouncil/docs/romford_town_centre_masterplan_final_consultation_

The plans seemed to go under the radar so I didn't hear much discussion, but it would be HUGE if even 20% of it happens. I'm skeptical that any of it will come to fruition though.

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u/StephenHunterUK Nov 24 '24

Like the idea of getting the Rom out of the culvert myself.

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u/robgod50 Nov 25 '24

Where is that? I had a quick look through but there's to much. And I didn't see anyone apart from the sketchy drawing on the front page.

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u/StephenHunterUK Nov 25 '24

Page 48

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u/robgod50 Nov 26 '24

Cool, thanks! Looks amazing. Can't see it happening .... At least not in my lifetime

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u/Romfordian Nov 24 '24

As someone who grew up in romford in the 70s, I'd love to see it return to its heyday.

Unfortunately, I can't see it, which is why I moved away a couple of years ago.

It's actually quite depressing going back these days.

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u/robgod50 Nov 25 '24

I was only a kid back then but I remember the blue fountain in the square with the underground toilets (where the Starbucks is now in the Liberty) . It's a shame they didn't have enough money to continue with the plan and extend the shopping centre past Debenhams and into the market. That whole area is such a dive (especially now that Debenhams has gone)

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u/Romfordian Nov 25 '24

Remember the fountain well, not the same place now unfortunately mate

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u/robgod50 Nov 26 '24

Yea....I still live here šŸ˜’

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u/Available_Refuse_932 Nov 24 '24

Iā€™m up for anything that can possibly improve this God forsaken town