Milton Keynes estate finally gains local shop after years of waiting

The need for a local shop has been a key issue raised by residents in and around the Whitehouse estate. After years of waiting, a new temporary shop run by a local family has been established. Councillors worked with developers Urban & Civic to find a suitable partner for the shop.

And that’s not all that’s changing. Market Square will join existing infrastructure already delivered by Milton Keynes City Council on the estate, including a Health Centre with community diagnostic facilities, a new primary and secondary school, a community centre, and two play parks. The new square is due to open in 2028, and Labour councillors are also pledging to deliver another primary school for the growing population.

Developers are hosting a public event to show residents what the new Market Square will look like at the Hive Community Centre on May 5 from 3pm to 7pm.

Councillor Akash Nayee said, “Over the years, when we have knocked on doors and spoken to residents at community events, the number one issue has been when the shop will be delivered, in part because all other infrastructure is already in place!

“I’ve been working hard alongside many of my colleagues including Councillors Jenny Wilson-Marklew, Joe Hearnshaw and Leo Montague, and local champion Tina Latifah Jones, as well as our local MP Chris Curtis, to press developers to get plans on the shop moving.”

“Residents will be able to see the plans on May 5th. I’d encourage all residents to come along and have their say!”