The provided maps illustrate the transformation of a town centre between 1990 and the present day. Overall, the area has experienced substantial redevelopment, characterised by the centralisation of retail facilities and a shift in residential housing types.
In 1990, the northern side of the town centre featured a row of small independent businesses, including a newsagent's, grocer's, baker's, butcher's, and a café, alongside a children centre and a bank. Today, these smaller shops have been replaced by a single, large shopping mall, while the children centre and bank remain in their original positions. On the southern side, the park, library, and town hall have been preserved, although the bank that was previously located on the far right has been converted into a café.
Furthermore, the residential area along Green Street, which consisted of individual houses in 1990, has been completely redeveloped into a modern apartment block. Additionally, the road layout has been modified, with the introduction of pedestrianised zones and new crossing points, reflecting a shift towards a more pedestrian-friendly environment compared to the vehicle-dominated layout observed in the 1990 map.