There is a desire for critical friend reviews to be procured and undertaken for the developed design of the St Owen Street contraflow cycleway scheme and the proposed works for the kerbs in Widemarsh Street.

The St Owen Street scheme proposes the introduction of a segregated contraflow cycle lane along the length of St Owen Street, Hereford, a number of uncontrolled crossings with footway build outs, together with a new signal controlled crossing at the Bath Street end of St Owen Street. Feedback from consultations, together with design reviews and safety audits have contributed to the development of the design over this period.

An evaluation has been undertaken of the previously completed refurbishment of Widemarsh Street as part of the High Town design review associated with the Hereford City Centre Improvements (HCCI). This has developed options for further enhancements to the kerbs in this area.

Procurement of consultants to undertake the critical friend reviews will be undertaken directly by the council in accordance with the council’s procurement rules.