NEW pavements in the city centre have been completed as part of a project which lasted nine weeks.

The new block paved pavements and parking bays on St Swithin's Street and Trinity Street have now been completed.

The work is part of the Worcester Future High Street Fund, which is focusing on areas of the city centre in need of attention.

The work on St Swithin's Street and Trinity Street was part of phase two of the scheme after Phase one of The Future High Streets Fund Phase finished in April, which saw new block paving in Angel Row and Angel Place.

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According to Gov.uk, the Future High Streets Fund aims to renew and reshape town centres and high streets in a way that drives growth improves the experience and ensures future sustainability.

Phase two first began on Monday, April 11, and during the closures, the St Swithin's Street taxi rank was unavailable from 6am to 6pm and The Cross taxi rank was unavailable between 10am to 6pm every day.

There was also no motor vehicle access to St Swithin's Street from Trinity Street, and Trinity Street from the junction of Queens Street, between the same times every day since the work began.

Phase three continues at The Cross from Monday, June 27, for resurfacing and street lighting upgrades.

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Worcester’s historic Scala Theatre will be converted into a new arts venue and the former Co-op building on Angel Street will undergo a major and much-needed transformation.