We are disappointed by the effects of the new traffic scheme in Collingwood Road.  The new road layout is the Council’s response to complaints from residents for some years about speeding traffic in the road.  There were two main concerns:  the safety of children and parents walking to Westbourne School; and the impact of speeding traffic […]

We got a good response to this consultation, with 45 people taking the trouble to reply – which is a good figure for a consultation of this sort.  You will recall that the Council proposals included: Width restrictions with give-ways to replace existing refuge islands and speed cushions Reversal of the one-way on Anton Crescent […]

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 […]

Residents in the Collingwood Road area will shortly be consulted on proposals to improve safety in the road.  Many people have raised concerns with us about speeding traffic and heavy lorries. There are particular concerns for parents taking their children to Westbourne School.  Look out for a letter from the Council explaining the proposals, which […]

The Council will be opening up a link between Northspur Road and the By Pass, providing a safe pedestrian route for parents taking children to Westbourne School and for residents shopping at Tesco’s.  The plan is to resurface the underutilised footpath by the side of Access Self Storage, add a drainage gulley, some bollards and […]

Following the statutory consultation with residents a few weeks ago, proposals to restrict parking in these areas will now ahead in early November. These measures are designed to improve road safety, mainly by improving sight lines at junctions, and also to improve access.  They include (click on the following to find a map of the […]

Following the successful informal consultation with residents a few weeks ago, statutory notices have now been published by the Council for a range of parking measures.  A number of amendments were made to the initial proposals following feedback from residents.  These measures are designed to improve road safety, mainly by improving sight lines at junctions, […]

Residents have been consulted over a range of parking measures.  These measures are designed to improve road safety, mainly by improving sight lines at junctions, and also to improve access.  They include: by some of the shops in Angel Hill on the corners of Leafield Rd, Burford Rd and Minster Ave on the corner of […]