Newcastle City Council have announced a £6.2 million redevelopment of the city centre.

The southern section of Pilgrim Street is to be resurfaced and paved. There will also be a new two-way cycle lane in addition to improvements to pedestrian crossing facilities.

The works have been funded by a £4.3m contribution from the Local Growth Fund and £1.9m of funding from Newcastle City Council.

Commenting on the works Cllr Jane Byrne, cabinet member for a connected, clean city at Newcastle City Council, said: "Pilgrim Street is a busy and well-used part of the city centre and, with the popularity of the existing businesses and new developments also under way, there is an expected increase in footfall.

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"These improvements to the transport network and the public realm will create a more attractive and pleasant place and make it easier to get around."

Reflecting on their involvement, Helen Golightly OBE, Chief Executive of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “Since 2015, the North East LEP has invested more than £270m through the Local Growth Fund in major capital projects across the region to improve the quality of life for people living and working in the North East. The improvement works to Pilgrim Street will be one of the last Local Growth Fund-supported projects taking place in our region.

"The redevelopment of Pilgrim Street is part of the wider transformation of Newcastle City Centre. The works will bring improved access for pedestrians, cyclists, and other active travel users, and create public spaces that will improve people’s experience of visiting the city centre."