Road and canal upgrades proposed for town centre

The projects would include improvements to canal towpaths

Upgrades to roads and canal towpaths have been proposed as part of plans to improve a town centre.

A number of projects have been put forward for Kidsgrove in Staffordshire, which also include a community learning centre and office units.

The funding would be allocated by the Kidsgrove Town Deal Board, which was awarded money from the government's Towns Fund scheme.

Councillor Simon Tagg, leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, said the proposals followed previous projects in the town which had "made a practical difference to people's lives".

"The new proposals are intended to have the same effect, helping residents and businesses take a step forward," he added.

The proposal would see improvements to the roads and public realm around Meadows Road, Station Road, Market Street, The Avenue and Heathcote Street.

It would also expand work already being carried out to link the Trent and Mersey Canal to the town centre by improving towpaths and linking to the Kings Academy.

Three enterprise units for small businesses would be created at The Meadows and the community learning centre would be based at the Kings Academy.

The borough council and Town Deal Board has not yet confirmed how much the projects would cost.