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Albion and Parliament Square Proposals Go On Display

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Shoppers are being given a first glimpse of the next stage of a multi-million pound transformation of public spaces in the city centre.

Proposals for the Albion and Parliament Square areas of the city centre are going on display this week as residents and visitors are encouraged to have their say.

Councillor Ruth Rosenau, Stoke-On-Trent City Council cabinet member for regeneration, said

The city centre will be transformed with new public spaces, seating, lighting and paving which will create a more visitor friendly atmosphere for shoppers. It is exciting to see the proposed designs for stage two unveiled and I hope that people take the time to have a look and comment on what they would like to see in the city centre.

The work is part of a multi-million pound refurbishment of city streets over the next few years to improve the city centre street scene creating a more inspiring outlook for visitors to the city and provide a strong link with the new bus station.

Work on the first phase of the project, which focuses on Tontine and Percy Street, is due to start in April.

The consultation for the second phase, which will run until Thursday 16 February, will look at proposals covering Albion Square outside the Town Hall and the small area outside Wetherspoons called Parliament Square.

Residents are being asked to comment on the proposals so that final designs can be drawn up for the scheme which is due to start in Autumn. The city centre improvements are designed to complement other major regeneration schemes in the city centre such as the Central Business District and £350million shopping and leisure complex City Sentral.

Information stands will be available in the city centre with questionnaires and design boards in the following locations

  • Victoria Hall – until Monday 13 February
  • Potteries Museum – until Thursday 16 February
  • The city centre indoor market – until Thursday 16 February

Representatives from the council will also be on hand in the city centre in Tontine Square between 10am and 2pm, Wednesday 15 February to help answer any questions.

Members of the public can get more information and leave their feedback on-line using the link below.

CycleStoke Night Ride at city’s first Light Night

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Cyclists can be part of the Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Night Light celebrations next Thursday (18) by taking part in the CycleStoke Night Ride.

Starting from Hanley Park at 5.45pm, the night ride will travel up to the City Centre and take in the Night Light parade route. Riders will be able to securely leave their bikes and then enjoy the carnival atmosphere and entertainment of Stoke-on-Trent’s first Light Night and watch the traditional Christmas lights being switched on before commencing the short ride back to Hanley Park at 7.15pm.

The short guided family ride will give riders the chance to fit their bikes with lights, reflectors, and receive high-visibility clothing.

“The light night is a great way for our city’s residents to enjoy the build up to the Christmas festivities in the City Centre. Everyone has worked extremely hard to organise a series of cycling events that will not only get people into the spirit of the event, but also help to keep our city’s cyclists safe during the dark winter months.”

Other CycleStoke activities taking place at Light Night include:

* A Cycle Powered Christmas Tree where visitors can join in and help power up the Albion Square Christmas Tree by pedal power.

* Cycle lights competition. Jump on the stationary bikes and pedal away to illuminate the light boxes.

* CycleStoke “Be Seen” Pit stop where cyclists will have the opportunity to have free bike lights fitted and obtain free high visibility goods at the CycleStoke marquee in Albion Square.

Visitors can also collect cycling information including cycling maps, routes, and maintenance information from the CycleStoke Gazebo.

To register a place on the Night Ride visit www.cyclestoke.co.uk and complete the online registration form. For further information telephone 01782 238692.

For more information about Stoke-on-Trent’s first Light Night visit www.visitstoke.co.uk/lightnight.aspx.