RESIDENTS might notice some disruption over the coming weeks, as work starts on the Hanover Street car park on the old Market Hall site in Bromsgrove town centre.

The car park is being relined on Tuesday, May 10 before a compulsory archaeological dig begins on Wednesday, May 11 ahead of the site’s redevelopment.

Throughout the dig, the size of the car park could be reduced by two thirds, leaving only one third still available for use, and when the dig finishes this section of the car park won’t be coming back into use as development begins on the site.

Guy Revans, head of environmental services at Bromsgrove District Council, said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused to residents whilst the lining work is taking place and hope to get it completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

“The archaeological dig is compulsory to make sure that the planned development isn’t being built on anything it shouldn’t be.”

Councillor Rita Dent, whose portfolio covers the town centre, added: “Whilst we are sorry that the works to the car park are likely to cause some disruption to visitors, it is also a very exciting time as these are the first steps towards another redevelopment project in the town centre.”

Residents with long term passes for the Hanover Street car park will be able to use their permits in any of the council’s other car parks until their expiration date.

Waitrose has received planning permission to build a new store on the old Market Hall site.