Went along to the Newport Area Forum last evening to consider proposed traffic changes in central Newport - mainly reversal of the one way system in Trafalgar Road and re-introduction of two-way traffic outside Nodehill Middle School, but with a plethora of new regulations for adjacent streets. Although this is not in my ward, or indeed any other Newport councillor's ward apart from Cllr Mike Cunningham (four of us were present), such changes can effect the whole of Newport; hence, the consideration at the Forum.
As ever in these situations, there were lots of concerns and almost a bewiderment as to why some of the changes are proposed - although all support the Trafalgar Road reversal to get traffic off Whitepit Lane. Apparently the Council Cabinet member for transport issues - Cllr Ian Ward (Sandown South) had been invited along to the meeting, but could not make it. All agreed that we needed to understand the rationale behind the proposals and in the meantime would submit a list of objections. Cllr Ward then to be asked along to our next meeting in September to enlighten us to the reasons for some of the proposed changes.
A good example of Newport councillors working together for the whole town.
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The is so mad! It will make no difference to Whitepit lane except the traffic will rat run the other way. If Trafalgar Road one way is reversed traffic coming into Newport from the West have no choice except to go straight through the High Street OR nip up Cedar Hill and go through Whitepit.
The High street has been designed through the traffic control to discourage traffic from using the High Street. The neat plans will solve nothing. I hope one Councillor, at least, said this.
It seems to me that the council is still failing to look at the 'whole picture' and involve the local community before decisions are made.My personal pledge was to do just that as Labour Candidate. I shall be telling the residents so as soon as I can.
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