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BBC News
a day ago
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Wolverhampton roadworks to last three months longer than planned
Roadworks in the centre of Wolverhampton will go on for three months longer than planned due to the need for emergency repairs.A six-month road closure on Darlington Street between Chapel Ash Island and Red Lion Street was due to end next month, but the council said it would now run until road was shut as part of a two-and-a-half-year £19m city-centre transformation scheme that began in companies had to intervene after recent excavations found a water main in poor condition, BT chambers that needed urgent work, and cellars that had to be filled to avoid subsidence, the council said. According to the authority, Severn Trent Water cannot start the mains work until the end of the month, a situation which has temporarily halted development on the southside delays were described by a spokesperson as "out of the council's and [developer] Taylor Woodrow's control"."We appreciate this is frustrating and we will continue to do everything in our power to minimise disruption caused by these unforeseen issues with utility providers," said the council's cabinet member for city development Chris added the works were the next steps in plans to "enable people to better enjoy our city centre" following improvements to North Street and Victoria Street. Pedestrian access to business would be maintained during the lengthened closure period, the council added the site works schedule had been adjusted and overall city centre improvements were still on course to be completed by summer revamp follows consultation with residents and businesses and aims to improve lighting, create more greenery and make the area easier to access for buses, cycles and taxis. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
4 days ago
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Disruption warning for drivers as works resume in Bridgwater
Motorists are being warned of possible disruption when a partial road closure comes into place.A section of Church Street, in Bridgwater, is expected to remain closed until the end of July as work on the Celebration Mile project closure will also affect the eastern area of Eastover to allow Somerset Council's contractors Taylor Woodrow to install new kerb lines and resurface pavements. Councillor, Mike Rigby, said: "We will make sure that pedestrians and shoppers, businesses and residents, will continue to have access throughout. We will also be installing extra signs to make people aware that Church Street remains open for business." One of 11 projects being delivered as part of the Bridgwater Town Deal, Celebration Mile is being funded through £23.2m worth of government council said a diversion route would be provided for residents of London and residents have been invited to a drop-in session on 12 June to learn more about the project.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Hub to provide support during city centre works
An interactive hub has opened to give people information and support in regard to ongoing £19m improvement works in Wolverhampton city centre. The two-and-a-half year transformation of the city centre began in January, with works underway on Darlington Street and set to move onto Lichfield Street and Queen Square. The council has now announced the opening of the Urban Room, a hub providing drop in sessions at set times, pre-booked meeting opportunities, and direct assistance from council staff and contractor Taylor Woodrow. The first sessions will take place between 12:00 BST and 13:30 BST on Tuesdays, with the plan to increase the number of sessions over time. According to the council, the sessions will give businesses, residents and visitors access to information about the scheme and dedicated support for any concerns or issues they have. The £19m transformation is the third and final phase of the council's city centre improvements programme, following completed schemes in the Victoria Street and University of Wolverhampton at The Halls areas. Councillor Chris Burden, the council's cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills, said: "We want people to enjoy our city centre from the moment they arrive, and these works are the next step in our transformation plans that are delivering positive outcomes. "This is a scheme for everyone, and the Urban Room is another way we are connecting with businesses, residents and visitors to ensure they are supported during the works and fully understand it so they can maximise the opportunities it presents to them." Stuart Townsend, Taylor Woodrow operations manager, said: "During these sessions, we will showcase drawings of the scheme, have updates on our social value projects locally, and we will be displaying information, including a video about the scheme. "Additionally, we will provide information about our chosen charities, The Way Youth Project Board, and have brochures available for career opportunities." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Two years of city centre road works set to begin City centre transformation plan moves forward Multimillion-pound city centre revamp expanded City of Wolverhampton Council
BBC News
15-05-2025
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Wolverhampton hub to provide support during city centre works
An interactive hub has opened to give people information and support in regard to ongoing £19m improvement works in Wolverhampton city two-and-a-half year transformation of the city centre began in January, with works underway on Darlington Street and set to move onto Lichfield Street and Queen council has now announced the opening of the Urban Room, a hub providing drop in sessions at set times, pre-booked meeting opportunities, and direct assistance from council staff and contractor Taylor first sessions will take place between 12:00 BST and 13:30 BST on Tuesdays, with the plan to increase the number of sessions over time. According to the council, the sessions will give businesses, residents and visitors access to information about the scheme and dedicated support for any concerns or issues they £19m transformation is the third and final phase of the council's city centre improvements programme, following completed schemes in the Victoria Street and University of Wolverhampton at The Halls areas. Councillor Chris Burden, the council's cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills, said: "We want people to enjoy our city centre from the moment they arrive, and these works are the next step in our transformation plans that are delivering positive outcomes."This is a scheme for everyone, and the Urban Room is another way we are connecting with businesses, residents and visitors to ensure they are supported during the works and fully understand it so they can maximise the opportunities it presents to them."Stuart Townsend, Taylor Woodrow operations manager, said: "During these sessions, we will showcase drawings of the scheme, have updates on our social value projects locally, and we will be displaying information, including a video about the scheme."Additionally, we will provide information about our chosen charities, The Way Youth Project Board, and have brochures available for career opportunities." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
06-03-2025
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Newcastle's Northumberland Street revamp disruption to continue
Disruption from the revamp of a busy city centre shopping street will continue until next year, a council has "elegant modernisation" of Northumberland Street in Newcastle includes new paving, lighting pillars, street furniture and began in December 2023, and was due to finish in the summer, but "fresh challenges" means it has been pushed back to early Council said it was aware the temporary patches of tarmac were "unsightly" but the transformation would be worth the wait. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the council said contractors Taylor Woodrow had encountered a "major challenge" in carrying out upgrades to infrastructure beneath the street for the first time in decades while keeping it open for councillor Dan Greenhough, the city council's cabinet member for economy, jobs and skills, said the work was bound to be "entering the unknown" with centuries of history lying beneath the said: "We appreciate the temporary tarmac patchworks have been unsightly, but these were only ever a stopgap on our journey to revitalising Northumberland Street into a high street ready to flourish."New images of the project, which is being funded by part of a £20m grant from the Government's Levelling Up Fund, have now been released. Follow BBC Newcastle on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.
