WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has launched a new community-focused streetscape survey, giving residents and stakeholders a voice in shaping the county’s streets.
This simplified survey complements the technical version released last month for developers and planners, ensuring everyone can contribute to the vision for greener, cleaner, and more accessible streets.
The engagement period runs until 27 January 2025, offering a chance for the community to share their ideas and help refine the draft Streetscape Design Guide.
This guide sets a fresh standard for highway design, aligning with the latest government policies while respecting Worcestershire’s local character.
Coun Marc Bayliss, cabinet member for Highways and Transport said: “This isn’t just a guide for planners and developers; it’s a vision for the streets we all use every day.
“We want Worcestershire’s streets to be places that reflect our shared aspirations -green, accessible, and thriving. By launching this additional survey, we’re ensuring that everyone’s voice can be part of this transformative process.”
The draft guide aims to deliver high-quality, sustainable spaces that meet the needs of all users, whether they are walking, wheeling, cycling or using public transport.
The vision is to create places that are safe, practical and attractive whilst incorporating green spaces such as street trees and open areas.
Additionally, the guide emphasises the need for designs to be sensitive to the local heritage and conservation areas, ensuring streetscapes are not only easy to maintain but are built to last for future and local communities to enhance the quality of life across Worcestershire.
Visit worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/travel-and-highways/highways-licences/streetscape-design-guide-and-specification/designing-worcestershires-streets-and-highways to complete the survey.
