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St Botolph鈥檚 Circus scheme

Residents of Colchester will benefit from a spectacular redevelopment that will transform St Botolph鈥檚 Circus. As a vital gateway into Colchester鈥檚 rich historic city centre, the project promises to revolutionise connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to seamlessly coexist. By reclaiming road space, the project will create clean air public spaces where residents and visitors can relax and enjoy new flourishing businesses and pop-up retail experiences.

The improvements will:聽聽

• promote walking and cycling journeys聽聽
• improve safety and reduce crime in the area聽
• reclaim road space at the roundabout聽
• create potential for pop-up retail opportunities聽
• improve air quality

Other improvements in St Botolph鈥檚 include:

• a vibrant new plaza and green spaces聽
• new step free access to Colchester Station聽
• a new heritage walking route from St Botolph鈥檚 Priory to Colchester Castle and Castle Park to encourage visitors to delve into the city鈥檚 rich history and awe-inspiring past聽
• improved pedestrian and cycle crossings聽
• a dedicated new bike hub at Britannia Yard / Vineyard Street聽
• better links to the Brittania car park redevelopment

Regeneration of the area will benefit pedestrians, cyclists and car users. It will improve a key gateway to the city.

Councillor David King, Leader of Colchester City Council, said:

The improvements to St Botolph鈥檚 Circus will bring immense benefits to both current and future residents.聽聽

With a focus on managing traffic flow, promoting walking and cycling, enhancing air quality, and creating new green spaces, this project will truly open up our city and cater to the ever-evolving needs of our vibrant communities and businesses.聽聽

We are thrilled to be working hand in hand with our residents, businesses, and partners 鈥� especially Essex County Council - who have played an instrumental role in shaping our plans. Yet closer to the finish line of a great project.鈥澛�

Councillor Kevin Bentley, Leader of Essex County Council, added:

As Team Colchester, our two councils have united to craft a sustainable and forward-thinking vision for St Botolph鈥檚. It brings me immense joy to witness the remarkable collaboration that has gone into this extraordinary project. With Colchester鈥檚 rich history as Britain鈥檚 first Roman capital 2,000 years ago, we are proud to be a part of shaping its future, ensuring that our generation leaves an indelible mark on this historic quarter.

A bright future for Colchester

Funding will also be used to complete the Kerbless Street route on Short Wyre Street, create commercial units for creative and digital industries and the .

These projects will complement other funding in the area provided as part of the and

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