Issue - meetings

“The proposed River Trent cycling and pedestrian bridge would utilise nearly £7million from Burton’s Town’s Fund allocation – offering a fantastic opportunity to improve sustainable transport and revitalise the riverside areas. Our aim is to secure the additional funding needed to ensure we have an all-year round accessible facility.

The bridge would also extend the leisure uses of the Washlands area, including proposed new visitor centre, by creating a circular walking or cycling route without traffic.

The Towns Fund investment would bring long-term benefits to Burton and the surrounding areas and complement other proposed projects in the programme. These in turn will help attract future investment, businesses and create jobs”.

Cllr Philip White, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills

“The new bridge over the River Trent would support the future regeneration of Burton and improve connectivity into the town for walkers and cyclists on the east of the river. It would also attract visitors and boost tourism on the riverside area and businesses located there.

During the pandemic more people have discovered enjoyment through walking and cycling and we want to sustain that legacy in Staffordshire wherever we can. The new bridge would provide a pleasant traffic-free route for people, providing benefits for communities in the long-term.

We recently completed a public consultation on the project with most respondents supporting the scheme. Their feedback on elements such as lighting will help us to shape the design. The funding allocation unfortunately falls short of the bridge we would need to build – one which is accessible all year and that will not be affected by high water levels. We will work with the Towns Fund Board to bid for the additional funding needed”.

Cllr David Williams, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport