High Street Pedestrianised

1990s

Cosham High Street was pedestrianised in the 1990s as part of efforts to improve the shopping environment and attract customers. The removal of traffic from the High Street created a more pleasant environment for shoppers and allowed for wider pavements, benches and planters. The pedestrianisation was part of a broader trend across English towns to reclaim high streets from the dominance of the motor car. The move was generally welcomed by shoppers and traders, though some businesses on the periphery felt it diverted footfall away from their premises.