Construction work begins on Stratford's big wheel

Published: 09:50, 20 March 2018

The big wheel that Danter Attractions are bringing to Stratford-upon-Avon this summer.

CONSTRUCTION work has begun on Stratford-upon-Avon's much-debated big wheel - just five days after it was given the go-ahead to come back to town.

The district council's west area planning committee has approved the application by Birmingham-based Danter Attractions by seven votes to one.

First signs that the Big Wheel is going up today, Tuesday.

An opening date has yet to be confirmed.

For a report from Wednesday's meeting to find out what objectors and councillors had to say about the wheel, pick up a copy of Thursday's Herald.

Plans for a 64-bed care home and three assisted living apartment blocks on former Warwickshire College site in Henley-in-Arden were also approved on Wednesday night.

The application also includes the conversion of Arden House to assisted living accommodation with 20th century extensions to the property set to be demolished.

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Stratford-upon-Avon Chris Smith