Feedback on Stourbridge Town Centre – Public Consultation 

A public consultation on the future of Stourbridge Town Centre took place on 17 January – 14 February 2024. We received over 800 responses, and have identified the following key headlines:

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• Strong agreement with the proposed changes at the gateways and public spaces in the town centre set out in the consultation.

• Significant support for making the town more pedestrian and cycle friendly and introducing traffic calming measures.

• 42% travelled to the town by foot, 37% by car

• Over 55% support the provision of additional disabled parking bays around the town centre (not included in the poster)

• Greening the town centre and improving the look and feel are also top priorities from the feedback

• Twice as many people prefer to cross the ring-road using surface crossings to subways

• Improving the retail offer and range of events and activities identified as most likely to encourage people to visit the town centre more often. Development of a Business Improvement District is currently underway. If successful, a Business Improvement District in the Town Centre will support local businesses, market the town and give businesses a joint voice, with the opportunity to directly influence positive improvements for the town to attract more visitors. www.ryemarketshoppingcentre.co.uk/stourbridgeBID

Your feedback will help us shape and redesign Stourbridge Town Centre thanks to funding from the West Midlands City Regions Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS).

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Read the news release Residents back Stourbridge town centre improvement plans.

If you require any assistance with the Stourbridge Consultation feedback or would like to request them in an alternative format please email L2L@dudley.gov.uk

 

Other improvements to Stourbridge
In addition to the West Midlands City Regions Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) funding identified, there are other improvements in Stourbridge:
• Previous Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allocation has funded the bridge parapet artwork which has been completed – read the news release - New Welcome to Historic Stour Bridge
• Government funding has enabled delivery of a Changing Places Toilet at Stourbridge Town Hall – read the news release New Changing Places specialised toilet and change facilities for Stourbridge
 

Original consultation documents​

Stourbridge Town Centre – Public Consultation Brochure

Stourbridge Town Centre – Public Consultation Questionnaire

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Easy read:

Stourbridge Town Centre – Public Consultation Brochure EASY READ

Stourbridge Town Centre – Public Consultation Downloadable Questionnaire EASY READ​

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Large print:

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Stourbridge Town Centre - Public Consultation Brochure LARGE PRINT

Stourbridge Town Centre Public Consultation Downloadable Questionnaire LARGE PRINT