Ipswich community invited to help shape the future of The Baths
Brighten The Corners’ public community event marks next step in £1.92m regeneration plans
Marcus Harris-Noble, Brighten The Corners’ newly appointed Director of Engagement and Skills, outside The Baths, by John Ferguson
Brighten The Corners is hosting a public community event to share plans for a £1.92 million regeneration project that will transform The Baths into a cutting-edge Creative Digital Skills Lab for the region.
Free to attend and open to all, the event will take place on Tuesday 10th February between 6.30pm and 8.30pm at The Church on St Stephen’s Lane in Ipswich.
Local businesses, community groups, creative entrepreneurs, freelancers, artists, and anyone who thinks they might use the space are invited to attend. Brighten The Corners will be discussing existing plans for The Baths and are encouraging attendees to network and share their thoughts on shaping the Skills Hub offering when the venue re-opens in Spring 2027.
The evening will be hosted by Marcus Harris-Noble, who has recently been appointed as Brighten The Corners’ Director of Engagement and Skills and will be managing The Baths regeneration project. Marcus previously led on the delivery of the Croydon Creative Enterprise Zone programme and served as a core member of the team who successfully developed Croydon's bid to become the 2023 London Borough of Culture.
Building on his experience of launching the Croydon Creative Digital Lab in South London, Marcus is passionate about establishing a vibrant hub in the heart of Ipswich. He said; “By revitalising this iconic space, we’re securing a much-needed live music venue and building a sustainable future for creative learning in the town, ensuring The Baths becomes a landmark venue for generations to come.
“Our public event is a chance to come together, share our vision for The Baths, and hear directly from local people. We’re keen to hear ideas on how the space could be used, so we can work with other service providers to shape an offer that meets the needs of our community.” - Marcus Harris-Noble
Spaces are limited and can be booked in advance via the link below.