Named local schemes and plans, with the responsible body and the latest stage established by the source checked. A proposal, funding announcement and completed project are different things.
Brunel Centre, Bletchley
Brunel Centre and former Wilko site
Proposed demolition would clear outdated buildings for a new town-centre development. The replacement design and delivery programme still need to follow.
Demolition procurement proposed · evidence dated 2026-08-27
Responsible body: Milton Keynes City Council
Latest evidence: The council announced a forthcoming formal decision and proposed September procurement. Demolition was expected in phases later in 2026, conditional on approval.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Major milestone in improvements to Bletchley town centre →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Connect Bletchley’s site clearance to a usable town centre →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Bletchley railway station, eastern side
Bletchley station eastern entrance
An entrance on the town-centre side would shorten routes to the station and improve connections with shops and services.
Government contribution announced; delivery still to follow · evidence dated 2026-09-10
Responsible body: Milton Keynes City Council and rail partners
Latest evidence: The council reports the government’s announced £17 million contribution towards the eastern entrance. The announcement is not an opening notice or a total project cost.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Announced £17 million government contribution towards the entrance.
- Area covered
- Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Roadmap to deliver Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Vision →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Connect Bletchley’s site clearance to a usable town centre →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
How to track delivery →Civic building, Central Library and Woughton Leisure Centre, Milton Keynes
Preparing public buildings for a low-carbon heat network
The Civic building, Central Library and Woughton Leisure Centre are being prepared to use a shared heat supply rather than relying only on gas.
Preparation-works contract approved · evidence dated 2026-09-17
Responsible body: Milton Keynes City Council and Fair Heat
Latest evidence: The council secured £4.35 million of government funding and approved a contract for building works needed before connection. The announcement does not confirm that the network is operational. A wider network serving homes and businesses is a possible later development, not a delivered service.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- £4.35 million secured through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme; not a final outturn or budget for a citywide household network.
- Area covered
- No verified current ward footprint is assigned. The named location or council-wide remit does not establish benefits in every ward.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Preparing public buildings for a low-carbon heat network →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Demonstrate reliable, affordable heat before expanding the network →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →