Works to transform a Crewe town centre square into an exciting events and performance space - are beginning to take shape.

The scheme – called Ly2 – will see the centre of Lyceum Square becoming a mixed-use space to host events, festivals, performances, and activities throughout the year.

As well as a new raised events stage with an integrated digital screen, the scheme includes colourful and multi-functional street furniture and improvements to key gateways into the square.

Ly2 aims to enhance the setting of the Lyceum Theatre and Crewe Market Hall and create a cultural heart for the town centre (Ryan Parker).

Part of these improvements has seen the design and installation of an eagle mural – the first artworks to appear as part of the enhancement of the square. 

This mural has been applied to the southern market shed known as the 'Crewe Central' venue, which is operated by the Crewe Market Hall team.

The eagle mural will sit next to the floor art and will be alongside the Northern market shed designs, which are being installed later this month. 

It has been created by artists We are Culla, referencing the heritage of the town and the four historic cast iron eagles that are located across the town.

The mural fits with the vibrant colour palette for Ly2, and that resonates with the Crewe branding.

Cheshire East Council's director of growth and enterprise, Peter Skates, was delighted with Ly2's progress.

This mural has been applied to the southern market shed known as the 'Crewe Central' venue, which is operated by the Crewe Market Hall team (Nub News).

Mr Skates said: "This is a great scheme, which will make such a positive difference to an area already well served by the arts community with the Lyceum Theatre and the Market Hall - which regularly hosts music and cultural events. 

"Having a multi-use arts space will have a positive knock-on effect to not only the theatre and the market hall but will also encourage further footfall into the town centre."

The vision for Ly2 was developed by the Crewe Cultural Forum – a collaboration of more than 100 residents, organisations and businesses in Crewe.

It aims to enhance the setting of the Lyceum Theatre and Crewe Market Hall and create a cultural heart for the town centre.

Chair of Crewe Town Board, Doug Kinsman, said: "Ly2 is a transformative project for Crewe's town centre and I am really looking forward to seeing how this space will be used by the community going forwards. 

"This is going to be a brilliant hub for artists and musicians to showcase their work and will be a great area to host regular events and cultural activities."

Crewe Lyceum Theatre is currently renovating its building - in response to Ly2 works (Ryan Parker).

Crewe Town Board was allocated £750,000 from the government's Accelerated Towns Fund for an improvement scheme for the Lyceum Square and adjacent areas. 

The Ly2 project is being delivered by Cheshire East Council and overseen by Crewe Town Board with Crewe Town Council also a key partner.

Live events will start on Ly2 in June - with works completed around that time.

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