Formal Consultation - St George Ave Area Traffic Calming

Overview

Following an informal consultation with local residents regarding the proposal to install traffic calming measures throughout St Georges Avenue, Readhead Road and Tynedale Road, the Road Safety team are now looking to proceed with the formal consultation stage of the proposal.

The informal Consultation was undertaken between 19^th July until 09^th August 2024. A summary of the consultation results has been shown below.

Responses received: 84

• In favour: 52 (62%)
• Against: 32 (38%)

After considering the feedback, the Roads Safety team, in consultation with Local and Lead Ward Members, have made the decision to proceed to the formal consultation stage. The primary aims of the proposal are to reduce vehicle speeds and discourage heavy vehicles and ‘through traffic’ from using the route through residential streets.

Why your views matter

All views will be noted, considered and commented on come the close of this consultation.