Brecon town centre improvements

Brecon is set to benefit from a major uplift this year, as plans for a refreshed and revitalised town centre move into the construction phase.

Following extensive engagement with the local community, plans for the redevelopment of Brecon Town Centre have now been finalised, with work anticipated to begin this March.

The improvements will create a more vibrant town centre, with a strong focus on enhancing the pedestrian experience, strengthening connections across the High Street, supporting biodiversity, and celebrating the town's unique character. The scheme covers the full length of High Street Superior, High Street Inferior and the Bulwark. The first phase of the scheme will run from the eastern end of St Mary's Church right through to the Bulwark.

Thanks to the strong and constructive level of community engagement, the designs have been shaped and refined to reflect what residents, businesses and visitors told us matters most to them. Community suggestions have directly influenced decisions such as the type of non‑slip surface materials to be used, the inclusion of play elements, and design features that support people who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters or who are less mobile.

Following conversations with businesses we have made modifications to the design to accommodate their requirements. Plans to potentially change the one-way direction of St Mary's Street are progressing, with the legal Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process due to commence shortly. We will also be trialling an automatic bollard system at the top of the Struet to replace the manual bollards currently in use. This will provide more flexible access for businesses during closure periods, and further discussions with businesses will take place. In addition, we have had discussions with the Showman's Guild, who operate Brecon Fair, regarding the proposed layout.

This project, including the construction, is funded by Welsh Government.

This visual gives a fantastic early impression of how the new-look Brecon town centre will take shape. More detailed plans and drawings can be viewed at Y Gaer, Glamorgan Street, Brecon.

Key details

As the project begins key details, including dates and traffic management plans will be added here. Please check back regularly for updates:

• Estimated start date: March 2026
• Estimated duration: 16 weeks

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