Plans to revamp the High Street in Stevenage's Old Town have advanced to the next stage.

Hertfordshire County Council want to make it safer and easier to get around, and create a safer and more pleasant space for people to spend time.

A public consultation last year found that people valued free parking and supported the introduction of more crossing points and lower speed limits. There were also requests for more parking for employees and people who are disabled.

The council has now come forward with revised proposals following that consultation.

As part of the plans, the existing zebra crossing outside the Cromwell Hotel would be raised. A new zebra crossing would be introduced close to the Standing Order, with a new bus shelter also added.

The Comet: This image shows what the new plaza area and disabled spaces could look like.This image shows what the new plaza area and disabled spaces could look like. (Image: Hertfordshire County Council)

Outside Simmons, a widened footpath area would be created as a 'plaza'. Existing disabled spaces there would be moved slightly, with an additional disabled space added.

A further raised zebra crossing would also be added to this section of the road, with the existing part time taxi rank moved to the north (in the direction of the Bowling Green).

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Further south, a new bus stop would be added outside 115 High Street - currently home to Perfect Pizza. Shelter would be added to the existing bus stop at 112 High Street.

Finally, the road markings and design at Letchmore Road would be changed. Vehicles entering the High Street from the south would be required to give way to other vehicles.

One uncontrolled crossing would become a zebra crossing, and the existing zebra crossing would become a raised zebra crossing.

The Comet: Changes at the Letchmore Road end of the High Street include a new bus stop and a new zebra crossing.Changes at the Letchmore Road end of the High Street include a new bus stop and a new zebra crossing. (Image: Hertfordshire County Council)

Funding for the project was secured through a grant from the government's Active Travel Fund.

You are invited to give your views on the proposals here by Sunday, March 17.