Purpose

£110k gain share from the Public Realm
contract with BBLP has been identified for reallocation. It is
recommended that this is reinvested into the Widemarsh St
improvement project.
? Widemarsh St is a popular route for pedestrians and vehicles,
home to many shops and businesses, and provides an important link
between Old Market and High Town. The existing design, completed in
2011 has been subject to a number of specialist design and safety
reviews following public feedback. All of these concluded that the
scheme is fully in line with design guidance and best practice,
however, it is important that pedestrians have a good, safe
experience so improvement work is taking place.
? Widemarsh St improvement programme planned on reutilising
porphyry setts and existing kerbstones to keep costs low and
accelerate the programme. However, more new stock is required than
expected with further spend needed than allocated within the
existing budget.