Christchurch Town Centre

Not to be confused with Christchurch Central City.

Christchurch Town Centre is the town centre of Christchurch, a town in Dorset (historically in Hampshire).^[1] The town centre is a major shopping district in East Dorset.^[2]

History

In 2014, Christchurch Borough Council planned for a piazza and traffic restrictions.^[3]

In 2020, plans for a revamp of the town centre were announced.^[4][5]

Buildings

• The Town Hall
• Saxon Square^[6]

Politics

Christchurch Town Centre is part of the Christchurch parliamentary constituency for elections to the House of Commons. It is currently represented by Conservative MP Christopher Chope.

The Town Centre was part of the Town Centre ward which elected two councillors to Christchurch Borough Council.

The town centre is currently part of the Christchurch Town ward and elects two Councillors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

References

1. "Christchurch - Your Official Christchurch Guide". Christchurch. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
2. "Shopping in Christchurch". Visit Dorset. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
3. "Christchurch town centre revamp plans go on display". BBC News. 6 October 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
4. Lazzeri, Antonella (1 September 2020). "Business group unveils plans to boost town centre". Advertiser and Times. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
5. "Unveiled: The ideas which businesses hope could help revive Christchurch town centre". Bournemouth Echo. 23 August 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
6. "Saxon Square | Shopping Centre | Christchurch". Saxon Square. Retrieved 21 January 2021.