Tensions have been inflamed after Sheringham Town Council agreed to a revised Norfolk County Council transport hub scheme which cuts the 1950s structure on Station Approach in half.

This compromise design emerged after protestors successfully fought to save the bus shelter from being completely demolished by the county council in December.

And while some people in the town are keen to see the works completed, others have been left feeling "betrayed" and argued the new designs "completely change the character" of the shelter.

But now a new group has been launched, calling to "reset and strengthen" the plans for the site with a constructive partnership before work begins this autumn.

Members of the Sheringham Travel and Safety Partnership in front of the boarded-up bus shelter. (Image: Sheringham Travel and Safety Partnership)

The Sheringham Travel and Safety Partnership has called for an open steering group to be set up with representatives from the town council, North Norfolk District Council, Norfolk County Council, transport operators, and other stakeholders.

This is to deliver an Otterndorf Green transport hub project which includes improved pedestrian and road safety, the retention of the bus shelter, and better bus infrastructure and accessibility.

District councillor Liz Withington, who is involved in the partnership, said: "This is a constructive moment to reset.

"With works not expected to commence until autumn 2026, we now have a genuine opportunity to bring partners together and develop a fully integrated solution.

"Safety, accessibility, heritage and sustainable transport should complement one another.

"A collaborative steering group is the sensible next step to rebuild confidence and deliver a scheme that truly works for Sheringham."

The group has stressed that it does not plan to reoccupy or interfere in the site and said this is a "crucial opportunity to move away from division and towards positive, evidence-based solutions".

A new plaque for the bus shelter, marking the fierce protest which took place in December to save it from being demolished. (Image: Sheringham Travel and Safety Partnership)

Paula Prince, a member of the group, said: "This has never just been about a building.

"It’s about making sure the whole Station Approach area is safe, welcoming and fit for purpose.

"We want a finished project that Sheringham can be proud of — not something rushed or piecemeal.”

It comes after the town council boarded up the shelter after it was made aware of possible attempts to "interfere with works taking place on site".

It said this measure is "necessary" to allow it to progress with the project "without further delay".

The town council agreed to support the revised scheme for Norfolk County Council's (NCC) Ottendorf Green revamp at a meeting on February 17 and work on the site is set to start this autumn.

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