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by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 20 September, 2020
We have received a lot of feedback from residents on the trial Low Traffic Neighbourhoods scheme, mostly critical. We have spent the last few days listening to the concerns of the people who have contacted us and discussed the problem with Council officers and other councillors. Clearly the barrier in All Saints Road has resulted in excessive […]
Read more 10 Commentsby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 9 September, 2020
Sutton Council has now published Experimental Traffic Management Orders for the proposed road closures. The Orders will come into force on 14 September 2020 and you can comment on them after that date using the link below. The orders will on an experimental basis introduce the following:- a point road closure in All Saints Road west of […]
Read more 65 Commentsby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 27 July, 2020
The pandemic and the resulting lockdown has had a massive effect on our community and across the country. In Sutton it has also meant less traffic and better air quality. The Council is proposing to create what is often called ‘low-traffic neighbourhoods’ to cut the volume and speed of traffic in the area by reducing […]
Read more 62 Commentsby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 21 February, 2020
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has decided to ‘recover’ the appeal for the Rosehill school – that is he has decided to make the decision on the appeal himself. He is able to this under the legislation, although it is not usual for an application for a school. It means that […]
Read more 2 Commentsby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 24 October, 2019
Sutton Council is consulting on parking controls to improve road safety and access. This should be the final consultation, and it is important that residents look at the detailed proposals on the Council maps and comment. We reported back on earlier consultations here. This consultation excludes the Aultone Way/ Greenhill/ Woodend area. The concerns raised […]
Read more 2 Commentsby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 19 November, 2018
Many residents have been telling us about the growing parking problems in the area due to St Helier Hospital, school and commuter parking and people visiting the town centre. The Council consulted residents about the problems late last year and have now analysed the 5,500 replies received. Based on those responses, Council officers have prepared […]
Read more 5 Commentsby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 27 July, 2018
The new fixed bus stops for the S4 bus in Edinburgh Road will be installed week beginning 6 August. The S4 currently operates on a hail and ride basis, but there were complaints from passengers and bus operators about the difficulty that bus drivers face in finding suitable safe locations to stop to pick up/drop off […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 17 March, 2018
Public consultation on the proposal for a fixed bus stop in Edinburgh Road showed support for the proposal. There were only nine responses, seven in favour, one against and one unsure. On that basis the proposal is to go ahead. Among the comments received were: ‘Thanks for sending round this consultation for Edinburgh Rd. We […]
Read more 4 Commentsby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 26 January, 2018
The Council is consulting nearby residents on a proposal from Transport for London to introduce two fixed bus stops in Edinburgh Road where bus route S4 currently operates on a hail & ride basis. The proposal has been drawn up as a result of complaints from passengers and bus operators highlighting the difficulty that bus […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 27 July, 2016
Following the informal consultation, the statutory consultation on the parking proposals in the Grennell Road area has now begun. The proposals can be found here . Please send the Council any comments using the following comment form by 18 August.
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