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Have your say on plans to improve road safety in Cheltenham

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Gloucestershire County Council wants to hear from residents about plans to make some roads in the Hatherley area of Cheltenham better for all road users.

These plans aim to improve road safety with measures that will enable more trips to be made on foot and by bike, which would also help tackle climate change.

The council is considering introducing a 20mph limit on roads in Hatherley.

The roads impacted would include Hatherley Lane and side roads off it and Hatherley Road from Caernarvon Road to near Heron Close and side roads off it, apart from Windermere Road.

The introduction of a 20mph speed limits would improve safety for all road users and reduce speeds in the area.

Other measures proposed in the area include:

  • A zebra crossing near Asda.
  • Crossing islands on Hatherley Road near the post office and Heron Close.
  • Islands to protect cyclists turning right opposite the hospital.
  • Changes to make it easier for pedestrians to cross Reddings Road near the roundabout.

An online discussion forum will allow residents to provide comments on roads in the area and use a map to pinpoint where they have specific comments, concerns or suggestions.

This will be launched on Monday 19 June and run for four weeks until Sunday 16 July.

Cllr Dave Norman, Cabinet member responsible for road safety at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “Reducing speed limits in some residential areas like Hatherley can sometimes be a way to make our roads safer for everyone and give people more confidence to walk and cycle.

“We are working hard to make our communities safer across the county. I would encourage residents in the area to have their say on these proposals to help shape their area.”

Cllr Roger Whyborn, local member for Benhall and Hatherley at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “It is important for residents to take the opportunity to give their views on these proposals by the council, and I would urge them to do so.

“The proposed changes aim to make the roads in our community safer for all road users in Hatherley.”

For more information and to have your say, visit https://haveyoursaygloucestershire.uk.engagementhq.com/hatherley-safer-streets-engagement.

If preferred, views can be shared by writing to the council. These should be sent to: Hatherley Safer Streets Engagement, Mr Nathan Davis, Gloucestershire County Council, Block 5, Floor 6, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG.