THE feedback on a proposed scheme to improve a gateway into St Austell town centre was “overall positive”, town councillors have been told.

The town council held a two-day public consultation on the proposal to make changes in Duke Street.

Last year, the town council obtained funding from Cornwall Council to design a new layout for part of the street with the aim of creating a more attractive and welcoming area with improved seating, lighting and planting.

The council said that the consultation was on the design only, as further funding needs to be obtained in order to deliver the project.

A number of issues and concerns were raised by the public including the need to keep the road wide enough to allow delivery vehicles through.