Former TK Maxx building in Peterborough set to go on the market
Instead, the project will be spread across three sites in the city: a library and a learning and cultural space at the Central Library; a food and drinks hall at The Goods Shed in Fletton Quays; and a business start-up incubator at Peterscourt, City Road.Nick Thulbourn, cabinet member for growth and regeneration, said the Bridge Street site was a "significant gateway into our city centre".He said the council would be open to all offers on the building, but he hoped it would end up as a mix of commercial and residential use."It is an important site and one we must get right, to breathe new life into this part of our city centre and enhance the overall experience for people," he said.The cabinet will vote on the plans on 15 July.
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