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The Strand in Derby city centre could be pedestrianised in a bid to increase footfall. Image by LDRS

Derby

Derby businesses worried over The Strand changes

Businesses on a historic Derby street fear they could face problems down the road should major plans to pedestrianise it proceed. New Derby City Council documents show a long-term plan is in the pipeline to make The Strand a pedestrian-only street. The aim of the proposal is to make the city centre more attractive, visitor-friendly and bring in more footfall to the Victorian street. The plans are part of a wider strategy to improve public realm spaces at key sites […]

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A proposal is in place for The Strand in Derby city centre to be pedestrianised. Image by Derby City Council.

Derby

Plans to pedestrianise historic Derby street as part of big city centre changes

A well-known and historic Derby street could be pedestrianised. A new report shows a long-term project by Derby City Council could be in the making to turn The Strand into a pedestrian-only road. One of the aims behind the proposal is to improve footfall on the Victorian street, with the Derby Museum and Art Gallery at its corner and night-time venues nearby. The 75-page report states that the area surrounding the Strand “holds many cultural destinations but a lack of […]

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