Cumberland Council have reminded local residents that businesses are still open on Devonshire Street as work continues.

The regeneration projects on Devonshire Street and English Street began in February.  

Securing an investment of £2.04 million from Central Government, including contributions from the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, Future High Street Fund, and Town Deals, and the proposed plans include more outdoor seating, street furniture, benches, cycle parking, trees, and plants.

The projects aim to create a “high quality, welcoming environment”, with more spaces for people to walk and spend time sitting outdoors.

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To ensure the safety of the public and contractors, a full road closure of Devonshire Street is in place and a diversion route is in action for vehicles, but Cumberland Council has reminded residents that businesses remain open.

The Thin White Duke, Scott Duff & Co, Connelley’s Wine and Cocktail Bar, Le Gall, Eaten by Monsters, Sweet Tooth, Nationwide Building Society, Santander, Greggs, Black Box Architects, Paradiso, John Taylor, This Time, The Temple Art Collective and Pizza Express are all still open alongside businesses in Friars Court.