New designs have been showcased as part of plans to restore, maintain and enhance a series of historic connecting routes in a seaside town.

The Lowestoft Scores - a series of narrow lanes and steep pathways running from the historic High Street to the site of the former beach village (The Grit), heritage parks and the Ness Park - are a "unique feature" of the town.

And this week the historic alleyways that linked the High Street to The Grit - that was once home to a thriving fishing community - were showcased as new designs were revealed.

East Anglian Daily Times: Information showcased at the Scores public engagement event. Picture: Mick HowesInformation showcased at the Scores public engagement event. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

With plans to restore, maintain and enhance the Lowestoft Scores - which date back to ancient times - there used to be 14 Scores in total but now 12 steep pathways remain.

After East Suffolk Council had engaged with communities and businesses in 2022 on concepts created by architect Jon Sheaff and Associates for enhancing the Scores, new designs evolving from feedback were exhibited on Monday at Lowestoft Library.

East Anglian Daily Times: Information showcased at the Scores public engagement event in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick HowesInformation showcased at the Scores public engagement event in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Residents and stakeholders were able to view the designs at the Scores public engagement event.

An East Suffolk Council spokesman said: "The designs were revealed on Monday at Lowestoft Library, with groups attending a stakeholder session in the morning and members of the public attending a drop-in session in the afternoon.

"The designs aim to showcase the heritage of the Scores, introduce more public art and make the passageways a more welcoming and attractive experience.

East Anglian Daily Times: Information showcased at the Scores public engagement event in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick HowesInformation showcased at the Scores public engagement event in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

“We would like to thank everyone who attended both sessions and we will be considering comments over the coming weeks to help inform the plans going forward."

East Anglian Daily Times: Proposals earmarked on the Think Lowestoft website after the Scores public engagement event was held in Lowestoft. Picture: Think Lowestoft/East Suffolk CouncilProposals earmarked on the Think Lowestoft website after the Scores public engagement event was held in Lowestoft. Picture: Think Lowestoft/East Suffolk Council (Image: Think Lowestoft/East Suffolk Council)

The designs include improved lighting, paving, boundary treatments, interpretation and public art "all to create a journey of discovery that will celebrate the Scores and Lowestoft," according to the council.

For residents and groups unable to attend on Monday, plans have been included on the Think Lowestoft website, where people can take a look and send in comments.