Hampshire County Council has agreed to pump an extra £2million into Whitehill & Bordon following a review – with better bus services, footpaths and cycleways all in the pipeline.

Councillors approved a new list of priorities for the Whitehill & Bordon transport strategy to support the town’s regeneration at their October 24 meeting.

Some of the priorities include redesigning the junction of Station Road and Camp Road to improve pedestrian accessibility.

Other plans involve introducing a modal filter on Station Road, creating seating areas, planting around the high street and town centre, and completing the Green Grid Green Loop.

Additionally, the plan includes the future introduction of a micro-mobility scheme, upgrades to pedestrian and cycling facilities at the Oakhanger Road and Budds Lane junction, and enhancements to the 18 public bus service to Farnham, increasing its frequency to every half hour.

It also involves exploring options to synchronize bus schedules with rail services and upgrading bus stop facilities in the town.

Councillors heard that some proposed schemes have undergone initial feasibility studies, and further work will be needed to develop detailed proposals.

Other proposals still require an initial feasibility assessment and need to be developed from the early stages.

The report indicated that these schemes would support residents of Whitehill & Bordon in “accessing local facilities and services using active modes by adding to the network of safe and convenient walking and cycling routes”.

The recommended schemes will be implemented in phases with the development.

Hampshire County Council is expected to receive £14.3 million, along with an additional £2 million in developer contributions for transport, as part of the Whitehill & Bordon regeneration project.

To date, a total of £8.8million of developer contributions has been received by Hampshire County Council for Transport measures with the bypass being one of the biggest beneficiaries.