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Broad Street
Pedestrian priority and enhanced character
Join us for our public exhibition on Wednesday 26 November 2025, 4pm to 6pm
At the former Magistrate Court on Seale Street, St Helier.
Scroll through our artist's impressions of Broad Street before and after.
Broad Street Phasing
The ambition is to deliver Broad Street over a 5 year period, 2025 to 2030.
Broad Street phase 1 plan
Phase 1 is due to be completed in Spring 2026.
Plan showing the extent of Phase 1 for Broad Street Public Realm improvements
View of Broad Street proposed granite seat and planter.
See the exhibition boards
Find out more about Broad Street phase 1 plans.
The 5 virtues:
Our 5 virtues outline our vision:
Healthy streets
Reprioritise Streets in favour of pedestrians.
High quality design
Create a high quality attractive environment that builds on local distinctiveness and character.
Sustainable travel
Encourages behavioural changes to sustainable modes of travel.
Vibrancy and animation
Stimulate activity and dwelling.
Economic resilience
Support Employment and retail opportunities.
Timeline of project engagement stages
The next public exhibition is planned to take place on the Wednesday 26 November 2025, 4pm to 6pm, in the old Magistrate Court (Parish Hall) on Seale Street, St Helier.
New Cut/ New Street July 2025
Completed
Public Exhibition March 2025
Broad Street Threshold
Public Exhibition November 2025
Post Office to Blue Note
Public Exhibition 2026
Conway Street to New Cut
Background
The closure of Broad Street to through traffic has opened the door for real change in the heart of St Helier. It offers a rare chance to improve the public realm, echoing the success of King Street’s pedestrianisation in the late 1970s.
The Government’s goal is to create streets and spaces that are easier to access, more vibrant and pleasant to spend time in. These changes will support local business, residents and visitors as it will encourage people to spend more time in the area.
Since the closure in April 2022, the Advisory Board has worked to shape a vision for the wider Broad Street area (called La Grande Rue). This included meetings with Government and Parish officials, business groups, and other key voices. The team also gathered data and studied how people use the space today.
In April 2023, a workshop was held for stakeholders from:
- businesses
- community groups
- public sector bodies
These groups shared a keen interest in the future of central St Helier, especially the area from Royal Square to the Parade (La Grande Rue district).
The workshop results and follow-up meetings on key issues helped to shape a clear vision for the historic part of St Helier.
Workshop outcomes: what we heard
In our workshops we learned more about what is important to you. Your feedback included:
Protect open spaces and heritage: You want to keep and celebrate our open spaces and historic buildings. You highlighted the importance of following the virtues of People, Place and Prosperity.
Pedestrian priority: Extend pedestrian-friendly zones to link Broad Street to Royal Square. This would make walking safer and more pleasant while still letting essential vehicles through.
More nature: Add trees and water features, this will soften the look of the town and improve the environment.
Surprise and delight: Small ‘pocket parks’ and hidden lanes can add charm and interest for visitors and residents.
Consistent streetscape: A common approach to good design of public spaces will help the town look more unified and attractive.
Parking and space use: replace the multi-storey car park with underground parking. This would free up space above ground for new uses.
Better access for disabled people: better taxi drop-off points that work well for disabled passengers.
More homes in town: Build more homes in the town centre to make the area lively and support the local economy.
Linking Fort Regent: Expand the planning area to include Fort Regent this will help us plan in a joined-up way
Better public facilities: clean, well-designed, fully inclusive public toilets. This will help people spend more time enjoying the town.
Learn more about our other projects
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