The council is on track to submit an application to demolish the Riverside Shopping Centre by the end of the month.
Wychavon District Council is on track to submit an application for its demolition by the end of May, with current estimates to begin the demolition of the site by Spring 2027.
The confirmation comes as Wychavon announced Savills as the commercial partner, who will help drive forward the transformation of the Riverside Shopping Centre site.
Cllr Richard Morris, leader of Wychavon, said: “Appointing a commercial partner of Savills’ calibre is another major step forward for the Riverside regeneration project and underlines the scale of the opportunity in Evesham.
“The fact a globally recognised consultancy with such a strong track record in regeneration wants to be involved in this project shows the confidence there is in the potential of what we’re planning for the Riverside site.”
The Riverside Shopping Centre was purchased towards the end of March by Wychavon District Council from PJK Investments, with the help of Homes England.
Cllr Emma Kearsey, Wychavon’s executive board member for planning, infrastructure and urban design, said: “Our ambition is not to replace a shopping centre, but to create a vibrant mixed-use development that reconnects the town centre with the river, supports businesses, increases town centre living and reflects Evesham’s character and heritage. The expertise Savills offers will be crucial in helping us deliver that vision.”
Michael Maguire, development director at Savills in the West Midlands, said: “Wychavon District Council’s acquisition of the Riverside Shopping Centre creates a unique opportunity to bring forward a transformational, mixed-use redevelopment at the heart of Evesham Town Centre.
“Savills has been appointed to take this opportunity to the market, seeking either a developer or a delivery partner with the vision and capability to unlock the site’s full potential.
“Backed by the council’s significant investment and clear commitment to regeneration, Riverside offers the chance to deliver a high-quality mixed-use scheme that redefines this important riverside location, increases town centre living and acts as a catalyst for wider economic renewal across Evesham.”