AN ALLEYWAY between two of Hereford's busiest shopping areas has been spruced up.

Hereford Business Improvement District, which represents hundreds of businesses in the city centre, said it had spent £4,000 on pigeon netting and spikes as part of the work.

A spokesperson said Brewers Passage, which links Commercial Street to Maylord Shopping Centre, around the back of Burger King, had been prone to flooding from vandalism and pigeon poo.

They said it made the area unpleasant to look at and walk through.

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"As part of our work to improve the outdoor experience of the city, we have recently focused on Brewers Passage, a busy but sadly messy passageway, linking Commercial Street to Maylord Orchards," they said.

"For many years, the passageway has been prone to low-level flooding from vandalised downpipes and pigeon detritus, making it unpleasant to see and walk on.

"Improvements began late last year, with BID working alongside the landlord to install anti-vandal coverings for the downpipes, and continued in February, with a pest specialist contracted to install pigeon netting and spikes to displace pigeons from the area at a cost of almost £4,000."

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They added: "The effects have been immediate and remarkable, making Brewers Passage a much more pleasant passageway for locals and visitors."

Hereford BID said it was now planning "further enhancements" with the new planters and hanging baskets to "encourage visitors to further enjoy their experience of the city".