Cabinet approves environmental improvements for Cannock town centre
Plans to spend £94,000 sprucing up Cannock's town centre to attract some of the millions visiting the designer outlet when it opens have been approved.
Work on the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands is gathering pace with the shopping destination opening in September.
Cannock Chase Council’s cabinet has now approved to spend £94,000 on environmental improvements in the town centre.
Around £53,000 will be spent on improvements on the 'dated' outside of The Prince of Wales Theatre, say Cannock Chase Council.
And there will be a further £31,000 spent on a painting sites in the town.
The council says £8,500 will be spent on a new graffiti art scheme which will also see roller shutter doors improved for council-owned empty units.
And there will be £1,500 spent on updating display cabinets in and around the town centre.
All the figures quotes regarding the improvements are currently estimates only.
The council is aiming for the town centre improvements to be completed, to co-inside with the opening of McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands, in September 2020 with the exception of the Prince of Wales Theatre, which will take longer to complete due to planning permission and obtaining necessary consents.
Councillor Gordon Alcott, portfolio leader for town centre regeneration, said: “We want to make sure that the existing town centre looks as welcoming as it can, with a predicted growth of 3-4 million visitors per annum, of which some will carry out a dual trip to Cannock town centre.
“Whilst the medium to long term ambition is to redevelop the multi storey car park, the environmental improvements in the short term will give a more pleasing outlook and improve the image of the town centre.”
