Lichfield District Council is set to deliver a special project to make Burntwood town and Lichfield city centres tidier and more attractive.
Working in collaboration with partners and local businesses the work will be delivered in two phases. The first will be to clean and make repairs to public spaces and also remove weeds following the warm but wet weather which has stimulated growth over the summer.
The second phase will be to introduce new foliage, art, benches, bunting and street furniture to make both centres more welcoming and vibrant.
The work is being funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - part of the previous government’s Levelling Up funds to help reduce inequalities between communities - and will be undertaken in the coming months.
Councillor Richard Holland, Cabinet Member for High Street & Economic Development, said:
“I am delighted that we are using UKSPF to enhance the centres of Burntwood and Lichfield.
“In Burntwood, the focus will be on Sankey’s Corner, High Street, Morley Road, Parkhill Road and Swan Island.
“In Lichfield work will focus on the city centre’s pedestrianised zone as well as Minster Pool Walk and The Friary.”
“Making these areas smarter will help attract more shoppers providing a boost to our local retail and hospitality businesses. I look forward to seeing the improvements.”