Big eyes on new complex; LICHFIELD: High street giants circling.Byline: By Jim Guthrie
Jim Guthrie is a Canadian singer-songwriter. He records both as a solo artist and recently as the guitar player for Islands. TOP high street store chains are keen to move into Lichfield after plans were unveiled for a pounds 80 million shops and leisure development, it was claimed today. A target has been set to get the Birmingham Road complex built and in business by 2010 and S Harrison Development, the Yorkshire firm chosen to build it, said there was "significant interest" from retailers keen to set up shop in Lichfield. "It's too early to name names, but we've been extremely encouraged by the number and quality of the retailers who have already approached us and are interested in taking space, said Harrison development director David Clancy. "Many High Street brand leaders are on the list. When they sign up, it will have a positive impact on Lichfield's appeal as a regional retail and leisure attraction." The developer hopes to attract a big name department store to provide the anchor for the whole complex. The scheme will link the Birmingham Road area to other shopping sites in the historic cathedral city. There are proposals for a cinema, hotel, more than 25 shops and restaurants, and a new public transport hub. The site is currently occupied by Lichfield's bus station, police station and a multi-storey car park. The Birmingham Road scheme is a cornerstone cornerstone Ceremonial building block, dated or otherwise inscribed, usually placed in an outer wall of a building to commemorate its dedication. Often the stone is hollowed out to contain newspapers, photographs, or other documents reflecting current customs, with a view to of a massive regeneration Regeneration (biology) The process by which an animal restores a lost part of its body. Broadly defined, the term can include wound healing, tissue repair, and many kinds of restorative activities. programmes for the centres of Lichfield and neighbouring Burn-twood. The overall project, known as Lichfield Venture, is headed by former Birmingham City Council planning chief Emrys Jones Emrys Jones (1920-2006) was Professor of Geography at the London School of Economics and a renowned author and consultant in the fields of geography and urban planning. Biography Youth . Families will be able to give their views on the Birmingham Road development during a 10-day consultation period starting on Wednesday, February 15. The plans will be on view at Wade Street Church Hall, in Frog Lane. |
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