AN exciting £341,000 revamp of part of Worcester city centre is on the cards - with the aim of transforming it into a real draw for shoppers.

The city council wants to change the face of Angel Place, saying the area is a key gateway into Worcester for visitors arriving at the bus station.

Under ambitious plans, the existing daily market would be reconfigured so the stalls are located in the centre of Angel Place in a double row to give the shops around it more room.

New trees will be planted along the route to make it more appealing, and movable market stalls will be constructed so they can be rearranged on a flexible basis to accomodate a variety of traders.

The ultimate aim will be to make Angel Place look similar to the High Street, which has enjoyed a major spruce-up in recent years.

Worcester City Council will invest £120,000 of the cash, and the work will be done with The Crown Estate, owners of The Crowngate shopping complex.

Councillor Geoff Williams, deputy leader and cabinet member for economic prosperity, said: “This is a great opportunity to create a market that will be able to grow and attract more visitors.

“We want to see a bigger, more modern and more appealing retail area in Angel Place – one that shows what a great city Worcester is.”

Hannah Milne, The Crown Estate’s regional portfolio manager, said: “These proposals will enhance the entire area for visitors and shoppers, reinvigorating the public realm and market facilities in Angel Place and improving the connections between Friary Walk and Chapel Walk.”

Existing traders and retailers in the city were asked what they thought needed to be done to Angel Place to make it more appealing.

Consultations have also been carried out with the police, as the route has an important role as part of the evening pub and club scene.

Worcestershire County Council was also involved in the project.

The Labour cabinet is meeting on Tuesday to agree the funding.