Lifts reopen after multi-storey car park upgrades

Two new lifts have opened at a multi-storey car park in Loughborough.

"Outdated" lifts in the Beehive Lane car park have been out of action while they were replaced as part of a £750,000 investment by Charnwood Borough Council, which owns and operates the site.

As part of the work which began in June, the top floor of the car park has also been resurfaced.

Work to retile the stairways is also due to take place, said the council.

Two additional electric vehicle bays are also part of the scheme, which will bring the total number of charging points up to four.

These bays are also being expanded to make them more accessible for visitors.

Liz Blackshaw, the council's lead member for communities and neighbourhoods, cut the ribbon on the new lifts with Charnwood mayor Colin Hamilton on Monday.

She said: "This is a key investment in a car park at the centre of Loughborough which is vital in supporting our local economy and town centre businesses."

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