With the ongoing development of the North Site by Persimmon Homes some developer money has been made available for improving/ upgrading the route along Leigh Sinton Road/Newtown Road area in Malvern.
With the anticipated increase in traffic flows along this already congested section of road and given the presence of the schools along or near to this section of road (Dyson Perrins, St Joseph's and Somers Park Primary Schools) there is the possibility for 2 new zebra crossings and some formal parking bays.
As your local County Councillor I have made clear to the Council the concerns of local shops and traders over any reductions in current parking spaces along this road and suggested that in principle we should look to ensure that parking availability is not reduced as a result of the proposed developments, but at least maintained, and if possible enhanced.
For example, I have suggested that the Council consider enhancing parking availability in the car park at North Hill Court and formalising the pathway between this car park and the car park further up the road towards the junction with Hornyold Road and Trinity Road. The Council have agreed to assess this option and commence discussions with Malvern Hills District Council who are responsible for the car park at North Hill Court.
The Council are currently in the early stages of a four stage implementation plan consisting of -
1) Feasibility
2) Consultation
3) Detailed Design
4) Construction
Alongside the development process sits the procedure for the investigation of any traffic regulations that may be required to be updated or amended following such proposed developments.
The feasibility process consists of gathering details of locations, volumes of traffic, existing crossing points, numbers of pedstrians, existing parking, accident data, etc. For example, the Council team has assessed the most used crossing points along the road and found two points which are currently widely used and which it is anticipated will become more frequently used as the North Site development progresses. These points are at the intersection of Somers Park Road with Leigh Sinton Road and the area at the top end of Newtown Road at North Hill Court.
The Council is clearly concerned to ensure the safety and sustainability of the road, reducing congestion and keeping traffic flowing for users as well as balancing these issues with other concerns that may be raised.
We will be holding a consultation open to all residents for their comments once the feasibility stage of the process has been completed and all residents will be informed about this. I am hoping that we will be able to display the plans locally so that anyone interested will be able to view them and comment.
I will of course be keeping residents and businesses along the road informed as we progress and you can always email me on emmerson@themarch.freeserve.co.uk or call me on my mobile 0787 532 0872 if you have any particular concerns.
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