?
Your local Lib Dem County Councillor Mark Wilkes wants residents to consider a proposal for a pedestrian refuge on Sacriston Lane.
Mark comments “There has, for a long time been a problem getting across the road outside the newsagents opposite the White Tun.”
“The provision of a pedestrian island would make it far easier to cross the road and have the added benefit of helping to slow down traffic.”
Local Parish Councillor Brenda Gilmore says “We need to see action to make it easier to cross the road at this point. The sharp bend at Louisa Terrace makes it difficult to see traffic coming. An island would make crossing safer.”
Safety issues on Sacriston Lane have long been an issue. Last year Councillor Wilkes was successful in getting a new crossing patrol agent at Witton Gilbert Primary School and has carried out community speed watch with local Parish Councillor Arnie Simpson.
Mark was also successful in getting a speed visor installed on the road and arranging the resurfacing of the dangerous corner at Louisa Terrace, and the work to resurface part of Sacriston Lane at the bottom of the village.
Parish Councillor Fraser Reynolds is fully supportive of measures to improve safety near McColls Newsagent and fellow local parish councillor Arnie Simpson commented “It is good to see that our local Lib Dem County Councillor is taking action to sort out safety issues.”
If anyone has any comments, please let Mark or the Parish Council know. Mark, parish councillors and local residents are currently delivering the latest Lib Dem Focus leaflet around the village to make sure that all residents who want to get the opportunity to comment.
?Mark Wilkes and Brenda Gilmore discussing possible traffic island
Pedestrian refuges come in a variety of forms, an example is shown above. Some may require electrics to provide lighting in the evening, added footpath work, advertising or legal costs. Such schemes vary in cost from £5000 to £12,000. Mark says “I think it is important residents know how much it can cost for work to be done by the County Council.”