Multi million pound Worcester City Centre improvements about to enter a fifth phase

Improvements to date have been completed for the first three phases in Angel Row, Angel Place, St Swithin’s Street, Trinity Passage and The Cross.  

The most recent improvements to Trinity Street and St Nicholas Street form part of phase 4, with ongoing works on The Foregate due to be completed shortly.

Councillor Marc Bayliss, Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills said: “I’m delighted to see that the improvements are being delivered to such a high standard and to the expected timescales. The works so far have made a huge difference to the appearance of the City Centre and I look forward to the next phase starting soon.

“This major investment in the heart of the Worcester brings benefits to local retailers, businesses, residents and visitors alike. The project will contribute significantly to the sustainability of our local economy and long-term viability and prosperity.”

Shane Flynn, Worcester City Council Director of Finance and Resources, said: 

“We are continuing to deliver major improvements to Worcester’s city centre through the £17.9 million we secured from the Future High Streets Fund and it is good to see the revamp of the pavements and public realm being delivered on our behalf by the County Council.

“The funding is also supporting significant improvements in the area around Angel Street and The Cross, including grants to improve buildings in the vicinity and the anticipated regeneration of the Scala arts centre – all of which will provide an important boost to Worcester’s economy.” 

Phase 5 will see an upgrade to public space on Foregate St including new natural stone paving and the signalised pedestrian crossing relocated from near Pierpoint Street to outside the railway station. The bus stops will need to move slightly whilst facilities for taxis will remain as they are now. The carriageway will be resurfaced at a later date.

The improvements are being delivered by Worcestershire County Council in partnership with Worcester City Council and the next phase is scheduled to commence in July.  Work is due to finish in Spring 2024, allowing for a long break over the Christmas period to enable the Victorian Fayre and Christmas shopping to take place undisrupted.

The overall programme is part of the major regeneration of the city centre, funded by £17.9 million from Worcester City Council’s successful bid to the  Government’s Future High Streets Fund.

Further information can be found on the dedicated Worcester Future High Streets Fund webpages.