FURTHER work is being carried out on Stourbridge's Ryemarket car park as part of a vital safety scheme.

The work will be carried out on the ageing multi-storey carpark, which was built in the 1970s, while less people are using it during the lockdown period.

Work was carried out last June last but now further work to repair and improve the concrete columns and structure has begun this week.

Councillor Karen Shakespeare, Dudley Council's cabinet member for environmental, highways and street services, said: "The carpark was built in the 1970s and we need to make sure we carry out these essential repairs so we can continue to use it for years to come.

"We have chosen to carry out this work during this quieter period to minimise disruptions for shoppers and traders.

"I should stress that people should still only be visiting any of our town centres to pick up essential shopping or for medical appointments."

Work is expected to take around four weeks.

Floors three and four will be closed, while bays on floor two will be cordoned off.

Some floors will remain open while work is carried out but people are urged to only visit town centres for essential shopping and medical appointments.

Once completed a number of spaces will be widened which will lead to a small reduction in capacity but will make it easier for people to park.