Its totally ridiculous. The club and all supporters should be writing to local councillors representing the area and the MP. I'm all in favour of cycle lanes but why there? 
melody.thompson@wiltshire.gov.uk
david.gill666@btinternet.com
Cllr.sandiewebb@gmail.com
michelle.donelan.mp@parliament.uk

How much did this cost and when was the grant approved? When was the highways alteration authorised?
Can cyclists ride in both directions on the lane? If there is a car accident on the road which damages the bollards who is resposible for replacing them?


 

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but as this a fundamental change to the layout of the road, does not Planning permission come into place ?  I have not seen any Planning Permission notifications on the Bristol Road, which is required by Law to inform the householders of the change of use. Witnessed a near collision yesterday morning when two bright sparks were weaving in and out of the Posts, and one lad clipped a Post and feel off his bike, right in the path of an on-coming vehicle that I was behind. The guy  had the presence of mind to hold back, and was able to stop in good time - not every driver is that switched on, and someone will get hurt. Something needs to be done now, as this is a disaster certain to happen. Will's letter to the Gazette was spot on - perhaps this is an opportunity for James Gray, our self-elected 'Man of the People' to get involved, even though Chippenham is not his patch anymore I believe ?

I sent an e mail to Nina, local councillor, which she acknowledged and forwarded to the Council, it would appear the Council have had many complaints from local residents. However, it would appear that we are going to be saddled (no pun intended) with the problem for at least 6 months.  I thought he G&H would have carried an article on the story, but at the moment nothing.

How many residents hated match days, they couldn't move along there, bet there happy now.
Come on,this was put in to stop all the parking match days end of.

Last edited by Pinkman (05/8/2020 8:20 AM)

On the contrary Pinkman, the Bristol Road residents hate the new scheme. I have a workmate who lives dead opposite HP, and apparently the residents are demanding a meeting with the Council to understand why they were not consulted. They cannot park on the kerb-side now, for fear of having their wing mirrors knocked off, due to the reduced width of the road. That road is now dangerous to all. I did notice last night though, that some hastily prepared signs have been attached to the lamp posts on the cycle lane side - probably retrospective Planning Permission !