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Northampton Town Centre Reborn: Stores Demolished for New Homes
30 Jun
Summary
- Two former department stores on Abington Street have been demolished.
- The site will be redeveloped into a mixed-use building with flats and retail.
- The demolition marks a significant advancement for Northampton's town centre.
The demolition of two former department stores, Marks & Spencer and BHS, on Northampton's Abington Street has concluded. This nine-month project has been described as a major step forward for the town centre's revitalization efforts.
The derelict site, vacant since BHS closed in 2016 and M&S in 2018, is slated for a new mixed-use development. This future building is designed to include residential flats on its upper levels, complemented by retail and leisure units at street level.
West Northamptonshire Council highlighted the completion of the demolition as a key milestone. The redevelopment aims to bring new life and economic activity to the heart of Northampton's town centre.
