Project title

Town Centre Community Venue – Project H (Working Title)

Commencement Date

September 2025

Anticipated Completion date

November 2026

Project summary/description

HRTC is securing the lease on a prominent town centre retail unit in the heart of Houghton Regis to establish a vibrant community and youth hub.

This facility will provide an accessible, welcoming space where local residents can connect, learn, and thrive.

The design will prioritise flexibility and inclusion to ensure the venue is welcoming and accessible for all ages and abilities.

Monthly project updates

September 2025

HRTC agreed to progress with securing the lease from CBC on Unit 1, All Saints View

October 2025

The project team was established, including a chartered building surveyor and a design architect.

November 2025

Work undertaken by the project team on design and costings.

Town Council’s Project Delivery Team and the design team met with local stakeholders in a series of workshops to begin shaping the vision for what promises to be a truly remarkable community space.

May 2026 

Help Us Choose the New Name for Our Community Venue currently referred to as Project H

We are pleased to launch a public consultation on the new name for our multi‑use community venue — a space designed to bring people together, support young people, and provide a home for Town Council meetings.

Over the past few months, we’ve gathered ideas and themes, and from this, we’ve created a shortlist of names that reflect the venue’s purpose, energy, and future.

Shortlisted Names

• The Arc: A modern, energetic name suggesting movement, connection, and a welcoming curve into the community.
• HR Link One: A name that emphasises connection, partnership, and being the “first point” for community activity.
• HR Hive: A lively, community‑centred name inspired by collaboration, activity, and shared purpose.
• HR Connect: A warm, inclusive name focused on bringing people together across ages and interests.
• Other Residents may propose alternative names.  Suitable suggestions should be: • welcoming and inclusive for all ages • appropriate for youth activities and formal council meetings • easy to pronounce and remember • neutral (not tied to a specific group or individual) • positive and future‑focused

Why Your Input Matters

This venue will serve as a community hub, a youth space, and a civic meeting place.  Its name should reflect its purpose, values, and the identity of the people who use it.  Your feedback will help ensure the chosen name feels right for everyone.

Have Your Say

We invite all residents to take part in the consultation and share their views.  Your voice will help shape the future identity of this important community space. 

Let us know here!

Closing date 31^st May 2026.