CHANGES have been made to the look of the new PizzaExpress that is coming to Ludlow town centre.

The changes, at the restaurant that will replace The Marches, involve the removal of some exterior lighting and the way the windows will be painted.

Councillor Andy Boddington, who represents Ludlow on Shropshire Council, believes that the new designs are an improvement.

“The new scheme is much improved by removal of intrusive exterior lighting and a more acceptable painting scheme that highlights the windows,” said Cllr Boddington.

“To my mind, the black frontage at ground floor level is still rather dour for a lively market square.

"I would also have liked the hanging sign on the street to have been rectangular in keeping with other signs around the town centre.

“However, I no longer object to this décor scheme.”