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Calls to remove controversial cycle lanes in Southport
The 1st is about the controversial cycle lanes on:- Queens Road, Hoghton Street, and Talbot Street and calls for the removal of the lanes at the earliest opportunity. The 2nd motion is on the proposed rollout of telegraph poles across Southport by Open Reach for fibre broadband, as opposed to installing the infrastructure underground in ducting. Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council, Mike Prendergast, is calling on all Southport Councillors, regardless of political party, to support both motions. Councillor Prendergast said:- “Southport residents expect their local representatives to focus on the issues that, firstly, they are capable of addressing, rather than turning the council chamber into some kind of student union debating society, talking about issues over which we have no influence. Secondly, they want us to stand up for the issues that matter to them and directly impact on the lives of those in the area. The cycle lanes that were installed have been disastrous for our town, nobody uses them, they’ve reduced town center parking and accessibility, and have harmed local businesses. The rollout of telegraph poles to install fibre broadband by Open Reach, in a town that historically has never had them, will harm the visual amenity of many areas and reduce accessibility in the areas where they are installed. There is a clear alternative in the form of installing the cabling underground, and this is already being done by other broadband providers in the area. Southport is unique and we want to do all we can to maintain its character. Open Reach are perfectly capable of adapting its rollout to suit the needs of a given area. No 1 is opposed to installing better broadband, it will have huge benefits for our Town, but it needs to be done in the right way and without, what seems at times, quite heavy handed tactics and very little consultation and engagement with our local communities. I sincerely hope that all Southport Councillors support both motions, in their current form, to make it clear that we all support our town and the residents who live here.” What are your thoughts? Please leave them by commenting below! COMMENTS (1)
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I love cycle lanes
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Wed, 17 April 2024
11:56 pm
I'm told Merseyside is one of the most dangerous regions in the UK for cyclists. I think cycle lanes are needed as cars are always speeding in Southport. We need more roads to be like these roads, not less.
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