Bath & North East Somerset Council is consulting on its latest proposed Liveable Neighbourhood (LN) scheme – for the village of Temple Cloud in the Chew Valley.
The LN programme, which has proved controversial in some communities in Bath, aims to improve residential streets and create better facilities for walking, wheeling and cycling.
Now people are being consulted on proposals to reduce the speed of traffic through Temple Cloud on the A37 south west of Bath, and encourage active travel.
B&NES Council says that during previous consultations, villagers have voiced concerns about speeding, HGV traffic and the limited space for wheeling, walking or cycling.
In a public engagement that runs until Friday 1st August, residents, local businesses and those travelling through are asked to share their thoughts on:
- Extending the 30mph speed limits on Temple Inn Lane and on the A37 through the village to Temple Bridge
- A new zebra crossing on Temple Inn Lane
- Widening and improving the footpath that links the village hall with Gillets Hill Lane
- Installing street lighting on the footpath between St Barnabas Church and Brandown Close.
Councillor Joel Hirst, cabinet member for sustainable transport strategy, said: “While the designs are preliminary, they are based on considerable consultation and design work conducted with communities over several years.
“We are now seeking feedback on the proposals before developing more detailed designs.”
The council says it has already secured funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.
Find out more at https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/temple-cloud
Printed or accessible formats of the proposals and feedback form are available on request by emailing [email protected] or calling 01225 394025.
The council’s Somer Valley Links (SVL) project is a separate, compatible scheme to improve active travel and bus infrastructure along the A37, A367 and the A362.
The SVL project team recently held a public consultation on these proposals and feedback is being analysed.
