Forum Update Number 26
Dear Resident / Residents' Group
Some good news today about the Council's revised proposals for the A4018. U-turn is the term that springs immediately to mind!
Some good news today about the Council's revised proposals for the A4018. U-turn is the term that springs immediately to mind!
A4018 - Final Proposals?
Our Ward Councillors have advised that, in advance of June’s Cabinet Meeting, the Council have released a Summary of the Scheme that will be recommended for approval. This follows feedback the Council received via 2726 responses to the A4018 Public Consultation earlier this year.
The Summary also highlights areas for future community engagement (more consultations!) and certain elements that have been removed from the original Consultation altogether.
The Summary also highlights areas for future community engagement (more consultations!) and certain elements that have been removed from the original Consultation altogether.
Councillors' Response
We are delighted that the Council has accepted that the original proposals were ridiculous.
The open consultation on Westbury Village gives the opportunity to work with community to find an acceptable solution to controlling the traffic without killing the village.
We welcome the commitment to deliver improved traffic junctions at Greystoke, Westbury Road/Falcondale.
We welcome the consideration of a Canford Lane crossing, but want to see this turned into a stronger commitment with further research/consultation on exactly what form it will take.
(2) The Passage Road bus lanes are too long and will result in buses being stuck in traffic congestion before the bus lane starts. We suggest outbound the bus lane starts from Dragonswell Road and inbound from Brentry Lane
(3) Inbound traffic will only back up at Blackboy Hill. The closure of Roman Road (by the water Tower) would help speed up traffic flow
(4) We believe Air Quality is now a vital issue and are disappointed there are no plans to set benchmark air quality readings at key points along the A4018
The cabinet meeting was scheduled for 4th June but we are now told this has changed to 18th June. The full papers will be published on 8th June, and we will also circulate them as soon as we have them. Comments have to be submitted by midday on 17th June.
The open consultation on Westbury Village gives the opportunity to work with community to find an acceptable solution to controlling the traffic without killing the village.
We welcome the commitment to deliver improved traffic junctions at Greystoke, Westbury Road/Falcondale.
We welcome the consideration of a Canford Lane crossing, but want to see this turned into a stronger commitment with further research/consultation on exactly what form it will take.
What you can do now:
(1) We urge residents to register support or concerns by submitting statements to cabinet: (democratic.services@bristol.gov.uk ref Cabinet/A4018)(2) The Passage Road bus lanes are too long and will result in buses being stuck in traffic congestion before the bus lane starts. We suggest outbound the bus lane starts from Dragonswell Road and inbound from Brentry Lane
(3) Inbound traffic will only back up at Blackboy Hill. The closure of Roman Road (by the water Tower) would help speed up traffic flow
(4) We believe Air Quality is now a vital issue and are disappointed there are no plans to set benchmark air quality readings at key points along the A4018
The cabinet meeting was scheduled for 4th June but we are now told this has changed to 18th June. The full papers will be published on 8th June, and we will also circulate them as soon as we have them. Comments have to be submitted by midday on 17th June.
Reporting Issues to the Council
Most issues/problems can be raised directly with the Council online at www.bristol.gov.uk
Reporting online can get a quicker response than trying to phone as the reports go directly to the teams on the ground. Some of the most useful direct links are:
Fly Tipping
Park/Green Space Problems
A Street Issue
Suggest Improvements to Local Roads
If you have issues that can't be reported online, or where the Council is failing to resolve them, then you should contact the Westbury & Henleaze councillors, currently:
Geoff Gollop: Cllr.Geoffrey.Gollop@bristol.gov.uk
Liz Radford: Cllr.Liz.Radford@bristol.gov.uk
Steve Smith: Cllr.Steve.Smith@bristol.gov.uk
Reporting online can get a quicker response than trying to phone as the reports go directly to the teams on the ground. Some of the most useful direct links are:
Fly Tipping
Park/Green Space Problems
A Street Issue
Suggest Improvements to Local Roads
If you have issues that can't be reported online, or where the Council is failing to resolve them, then you should contact the Westbury & Henleaze councillors, currently:
Geoff Gollop: Cllr.Geoffrey.Gollop@bristol.gov.uk
Liz Radford: Cllr.Liz.Radford@bristol.gov.uk
Steve Smith: Cllr.Steve.Smith@bristol.gov.uk