Next stage of multi-million-pound Stockton town centre revamp under way

Multi-million-pound regeneration of Stockton town centre is moving on with work now progressing on the next stage

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Stockton Town Centre regeneration plans

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The multi-million-pound regeneration of Stockton town centre is moving on with work now progressing on the next stage.

The main section of the bus loop at the northern end of Stockton high street is now open.

The bus stops between Debenhams and Marks and Spencer are in operation, making it easier for people to access the town centre shops, businesses and leisure opportunities, say Stockton Council.

The road and bus stops on the opposite side of the road in front of Darlington Building Society and the Royal Oak will be open before the end of June.

Stockton Council's Cabinet member for regeneration and transport Councillor Mike Smith said: “We want to make it as easy as possible to travel into Stockton town centre so the introduction of new road layouts, like this bus loop, are a vital part of the regeneration scheme.

“Stockton has so much to offer residents, businesses and visitors alike, from independent shops and markets to eateries and first class, nationally acclaimed events and by improving the access to the town we can make sure more people can benefit from these.

“The new paving and trees are really helping to improve the appearance of the town and this, combined with the improvements to the transport routes, will make it a more appealing and welcoming place to visit.”

The new car park which is being built on the former Lindsay House site is also progressing while repaving continues throughout the northern part of the town centre.

Improvements to Dovecot Street and its junction with Prince Regent Street are finished and over the coming months shoppers, businesses and visitors will notice the water feature and steps in the central area are beginning to be constructed.

Once complete the focal point at the heart of the town centre will incorporate seating and grass where people can sit, relax and enjoy events.

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