3. Key recommendations for the Birmingham Road site (cont.)

5. Changes to bus station must ensure good access to Lichfield City Station and centre.

• A major concern raised was the importance of the bus station. Residents reiterated the Birmingham Road bus station’s current site was the ideal location. It is recommended that any change of location maintains good access to Lichfield City Station, and Lichfield centre.

6. Provide amenities for younger age-groups.

• Lack of leisure and retail options for younger age groups was a key concern for people of all ages. Activities for the young, (but also all age groups), were strongly desired on site. This could be an entertainment hub (with indoor activities such as bowling, darts etc.) or family activities, like swimming, as well as more affordable casual dining options, and retail offerings.

• These amenities should not be provided in buildings that harm the fine-grained street pattern and heritage-inspired designs that residents strongly preferred, but rather remain in keep with the site and Lichfield’s centre.

7. Make the site a gateway to Lichfield : create a street that links the station to Castle Dyke.

• The Birmingham Road site should not be a barrier to the centre of Lichfield . Verbal and written responses frequently asked for the creation of a clear and picturesque thoroughfare from the southwest of the site running northeast to Castle Dyke.

• Create a wide, raised table or surface level crossing with pedestrian priority lights linking the station to the site. A safer, calmer crossing outside Lichfield City Station was strongly desired (11 written comments). This would play a key role in drawing visitors into the city and providing safe, legible access to Lichfield from the train station.