Strong support for bid to transform 'embarrassing' city railway station area

PLANS to transform the frontage of Derby's railway station and surrounding areas have been warmly welcomed, with its current appearance described as an “embarrassment” and a “poor reflection of the city”.

- By NIGEL SLATER Local democracy reporter

Last year, Derby City Council unveiled proposals to significantly improve the appearance of the city’s Midland Station as well as the Railway Terrace and Midland Road area.

The “Station Quarter” transformation could see a new walkway from the entrance of the station to Midland Road, new entrance and signage to the existing Derby Midland Station, and new apartments and office space.

Plans are also in the pipeline to invest at Pride Park by potentially building a multi-storey car park and office space at the rear of the station.

A public consultation was launched asking for Derby residents’ views on the initial proposals and how they would like it to look.