RESIDENTS are being urged to have their say on the plans to transform Redditch Railway Station before the engagement period ends on August 7.
The new plans were released at the end of June by Worcestershire County Council.
Coun Marc Bayliss, Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet member for economy, infrastructure and skills, said: “The designs for the station are new and exciting and I am eager to encourage anyone who hasn’t completed our survey yet to take the opportunity to do so.
“The engagement period closes shortly and we will carefully review and consider all the valuable feedback received.
“This will then feed into a planning application which will be submitted to the local planning authority by the end of the year.’’
“The station will be a key transport interchange and provide a welcoming gateway to the town centre, improving access to employment, education, leisure and travel opportunities.’’
The station proposals include a new two-storey accessible station building with a ticket office, passenger waiting areas, toilets and retail unit providing increased capacity for passengers.
A landscaped public space in front of the station will be created along with an upgraded crossing over Unicorn Hill to the bus interchange, the Kingfisher Centre and Redditch town centre.
New cycleways on Unicorn Hill and cycle storage facilities at the station will also be provided.
Visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/redditchrailwaystation to have your say.
