Views sought on new high street plans

Cornwall Council An artist's impression of Market Jew Street, which has a number of shops on the left and right hand side with a cobbled road down the middle, it also has impressions of people walking alongCornwall Council
The plan for Market Jew Street includes adding more pedestrian crossings and a bus shelter

Cornwall Council has proposed changes to make parts of Penzance safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

It has proposed adding more pedestrian crossings and a bus shelter for Market Jew Street and Market Place.

The council said the project would improve walking and cycling connectivity and introduce more outdoor space.

A consultation on the proposals is now open, the council said.

Cornwall Council An artist impression which shows plants planted on the left with people sat on a bench, with a tree next to it, there is also two bus stops on the roadCornwall Council
Plans for Market Place include new plantings

In 2021 Penzance Town Deal Board, in partnership with Cornwall Council, successfully bid for a Town Deal funding worth £21.9m to support projects in the town.

The council said £6.1m would go towards plans for Market Jew Street and Market Place.

The proposals for Market Jew Street include reinforcement of the pedestrian zone by "creating a more effective gateway and improve accessibility for pedestrians, people with reduced mobility, cyclists and public transport", said the council.

Courtesy crossings have been suggested on Market Place, which will link with the north and south footways, as well as new plantings on the same road.

The bus stop layby would be filled in with granite paving to create more pedestrian space.

A new bus shelter would also be provided and the bus stop moved out onto the road.

The consultation is open on Cornwall Council's website for three weeks.

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