Multi-million pound Worcester City Centre improvements about to enter final phase

Upgrades have already been completed as part of the Worcester Future High Street Fund project, in Angel Row, Angel Place, St Swithin’s Street, Trinity Passage, The Cross, Trinity Street, St Nicholas Street and The Foregate.

The most recent improvements to Foregate Street are due to be completed shortly.

Councillor Marc Bayliss, Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills, said: “I’m really pleased 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 final phase starting soon.
“This major investment in the heart of 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.”

Final works will see an upgrade to public space on Angel Street, to deliver a high quality, sustainable, maintainable place including new surfacing materials, lighting, street furniture and trees that will complement the surrounding area.
 

The scheme will see a general widening of footway areas. Full access to the street will be permitted for cyclists and a new loading bay will be introduced from which all deliveries to the street can be made safely.

Most of the works will be delivered under a full road closure starting just after the school Easter holidays in April. Dependant on progress with Foregate Street, it’s hoped to make a start at the end of March with some advanced works which can be done safely ahead of the road closure.

The road closure will be in place for up to 14 weeks.

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.