Bude has been allocated £48K by Cornwall Council from the Town Vitality Fund specifically for a feasibility study to consult with the businesses and community. Its purpose is to gather evidence through consultation and audit, and to provide recommendations for projects that could contribute to Bude’s economic development. This will help establish whether Bude could qualify for further funding from other sources such as the Shared Prosperity Fund.

Research shows that the function of a town centre is changing from being a retail hub to providing experiences that draw people in and help to maintain the economic viability of a town in the 21st century. This feasibility study will review the possibilities that will encourage people to spend time and money in Bude. The Town Team is not pre-judging any outcome from the feasibility study and it may well result in Bude staying the same.

Bude people have decided. The initial funding from the Cornwall Council Vitality fund has been used to run a comprehensive public consultation throughout the community, involving local residents, businesses, and community groups to gather evidence and produce a list of ideas that Bude communities say they want in the future vision for the town.

The Town Team is a group of individuals representing the different aspects of Bude town, formed by business owners and other stakeholders including, community groups, Bude Area Tourist Board, BSTC and Bude Chamber of Commerce, Voluntary groups and the JobCentre.

The Bude Vision document has been unanimously endorsed by BSTC at December Full Council.

View Bude Vision and Investment plan here

Use the contact form to get in touch with the Town Team to see how you can get involved and help contribute to Bude’s future.