Alnwick Town Centre Improvements

Overview

Alnwick Town Centre is set to benefit from a series of improvements to the area. These include a series of committed schemes (funding available) and pipeline schemes (unfunded interventions with potential for fudnding via various means). 

Committed Schemes include 'Alnwick Bus Station' Interventions  and 'The Cobbles'. Both schemes seek to make safety and accessibility improvements as well improving the overall streetscape. 

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Alnwick Bus Station Improvements

Following a successful bid to secure external funding as part of the National Bus Strategy, Alnwick Bus Station is set to benefit from ‘Safety and Accessibility’ driven improvements.

The station has been highlighted as a priority area for regeneration in the town in recent years and the key issues raised are often related to lack of safety and accessibility. Design work is underway to transform the Bus Station into an inclusive space for easier access to your bus services. The station will complement the fantastic offer of Alnwick, becoming a welcoming gateway into the town.

Project Vision

The project will create a welcoming, safe and inclusive bus station for all users in Alnwick.

Project Aims

• To increase the proportion of people using buses in Alnwick.
• To improve the accessibility to bus services.
• To provide an environment where all users can feel safe.
• To reduce emissions and improve air quality in Alnwick by offering an alternative to car use.

Project Outcomes

• Improved overall quality of the Alnwick Bus Station environment adding to the existing landscaping and green areas.
• Improved bus information, (real-time information and audio announcements).
• Safer and improved footways, crossing points, dropped kerbs, tactile paving.
• Improved seating within the bus station and outside.

• Better CCTV and lighting.

Timeline

• February 2025 – June 2025 – Develop and adapt the original concept design taking on board the views of the public and the wider stakeholders
• July 2025  - August 2025 – Finalise designs, confirm costings and present to the funders for approval.
• September - January 2026 – window for construction to start subject to approvals, contracts, agreements etc.

Why your views matter

The scheme is in the relatively early stages of development at this stage. Whilst the funding requirements are stringent in terms of the scope of the works  - in that they must be safety and accessibility driven, your views will help shape how this project is developed and ultimately delivered.