Guisborough town centre improvements
EXCITING IMPROVEMENTS COMING TO WESTGATE AND CHALONER STREET
We’re pleased to share that Esh Construction are scheduled to start in April, and works include;
✅ Upgraded pavements including a wider pavement on the south side of Westgate
✅ Fresh street furniture to enhance the town’s character
✅ A new pedestrian crossing near New Road for improved access
✅ Feature lighting, including tasteful lighting displays and replacing the tree lights, to create a vibrant atmosphere by night
These updates will enhance Westgate and Chaloner Street, creating a more welcoming and accessible space for residents and visitors. These improvements are funded by Government.
To help visualise the timeline for the upcoming change, a phasing map have been created and can be viewed HERE
In addition, Guisborough Library will be transformed into a more lively hub and a place for the community to meet, learn, play, explore and connect.
You can see the latest plan for Westgate and Chaloner Street HERE

EXCITING IMPROVEMENTS COMING TO WESTGATE AND CHALONER STREET
We’re pleased to share that Esh Construction are scheduled to start in April, and works include;
✅ Upgraded pavements including a wider pavement on the south side of Westgate
✅ Fresh street furniture to enhance the town’s character
✅ A new pedestrian crossing near New Road for improved access
✅ Feature lighting, including tasteful lighting displays and replacing the tree lights, to create a vibrant atmosphere by night
These updates will enhance Westgate and Chaloner Street, creating a more welcoming and accessible space for residents and visitors. These improvements are funded by Government.
To help visualise the timeline for the upcoming change, a phasing map have been created and can be viewed HERE
In addition, Guisborough Library will be transformed into a more lively hub and a place for the community to meet, learn, play, explore and connect.
You can see the latest plan for Westgate and Chaloner Street HERE

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Business Drop-in's - Chaloner Street & Chaloner Mews
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Businesses in Chaloner Street (and immediately surrounding) will be visited by representatives of the Council and Esh on Thursday 9th April to share what is happening when and to discuss how to minimise disruption.
The team will be in Chaloner Street all day on 9th April and we will try to talk to as many businesses as possible.
Business Drop-in's will continue throughout the programme before each phase commences.
The phasing plan can be seen here:
https://redcarcleveland.uk.engagementhq.com/27734/widgets/78916/documents/102940
Town Centre Improvement Works are set to begin at the end of April starting with the northern section of Chaloner Street.
Businesses in Chaloner Street (and immediately surrounding) will be visited by representatives of the Council and Esh on Thursday 9th April to share what is happening when and to discuss how to minimise disruption.
The team will be in Chaloner Street all day on 9th April and we will try to talk to as many businesses as possible.
Business Drop-in's will continue throughout the programme before each phase commences.
The phasing plan can be seen here:
https://redcarcleveland.uk.engagementhq.com/27734/widgets/78916/documents/102940
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Esh Construction - Meet the Team -26th February 2026
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Contractor Esh Construction are inviting you to Meet their Team on Thursday 26 February at Guisborough Library between 14:30 - 18:00.
This is an opportunity to discuss the Town centre improvements, which will starting on Chaloner Street (north end) mid-April, to widen the footpath (The Guisborough Bookshop side) and replace paving. There will be other opportunities to discuss these works before they begin.
To help visualise the timeline for the upcoming change, a phasing map have been created and can be viewed HERE
Cllr Lynn Pallister MBE, Cabinet Member for Growth and Enterprise, said: “This event is a great opportunity for residents to have their questions answered. Please do come along if you can. As the work progresses, there will be further opportunities to speak with council officers and the contractor, so if you’re unable to attend this session, there will be other ways to get involved.”
Contractor Esh Construction are inviting you to Meet their Team on Thursday 26 February at Guisborough Library between 14:30 - 18:00.
This is an opportunity to discuss the Town centre improvements, which will starting on Chaloner Street (north end) mid-April, to widen the footpath (The Guisborough Bookshop side) and replace paving. There will be other opportunities to discuss these works before they begin.
To help visualise the timeline for the upcoming change, a phasing map have been created and can be viewed HERE
Cllr Lynn Pallister MBE, Cabinet Member for Growth and Enterprise, said: “This event is a great opportunity for residents to have their questions answered. Please do come along if you can. As the work progresses, there will be further opportunities to speak with council officers and the contractor, so if you’re unable to attend this session, there will be other ways to get involved.”
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Exciting improvements coming soon
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We’re pleased to share that work will soon begin to make Guisborough more accessible, attractive, and vibrant.Esh Construction are scheduled to start in March, and works include upgraded pavements, fresh street furniture, a new pedestrian crossing near New Road and feature lighting. These updates will enhance Westgate and Chaloner Street, creating a more welcoming and accessible space for residents and visitors.
These improvements are funded by Government.
We’re pleased to share that work will soon begin to make Guisborough more accessible, attractive, and vibrant.Esh Construction are scheduled to start in March, and works include upgraded pavements, fresh street furniture, a new pedestrian crossing near New Road and feature lighting. These updates will enhance Westgate and Chaloner Street, creating a more welcoming and accessible space for residents and visitors.
These improvements are funded by Government.
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Improving access to the library
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Work is now complete to make it easier and safer for pedestrians to access Guisborough Library.
A new footpath has been installed to separate pedestrians from vehicles for safer access
The tarmac road has also been resurfaced.
Work is now complete to make it easier and safer for pedestrians to access Guisborough Library.
A new footpath has been installed to separate pedestrians from vehicles for safer access
The tarmac road has also been resurfaced.
Lifecycle
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Initial feasibility design and community engagement
Guisborough town centre improvements has finished this stageOct 23 - Dec 23
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Concept design and Public Consultation
Guisborough town centre improvements has finished this stageJan 24 - June 24
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Planning Approvals
Guisborough town centre improvements has finished this stageJune 24 - Nov 24
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Procure a Contractor
Guisborough town centre improvements has finished this stageNov 24 - March 25
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Technical design, discharge of Planning Conditions and construction mobilisation
Guisborough town centre improvements has finished this stageSpring - Winter 2025
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Start on Site
Guisborough town centre improvements is currently at this stageSpring 2026
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FAQs
- Why is money being spent on Westgate?
- Why not use the money to improve existing buildings?
- Shouldn’t crime be sorted out first?
- Has there been a public consultation?
- Is the Market moving?
- Will the cobbles be kept?
- Why not do something for young people instead?
- Will parking be reduced?
- Why is a new crossing needed?
- Does the project have planning permission?
- Who will carry out the works?
- When will the works start?
- Where will the works start?
- Is this being paid for by council tax?
- When will construction be completed?
- Will all businesses be open as usual?
- Will the market continue?
- Will this affect public transport?
- Are you paving over and pedestrianising Chaloner Street?