Safer road plans open for public views
By Roy Martin·People can now comment on proposed road safety changes in Boscombe, Southbourne and Friars Cliff.
BCP Council has opened a consultation after residents raised concerns in recent months about road safety, access and the effect of parking on nearby communities, including pavements and residential streets.
For Boscombe and Southbourne Overcliff, proposals include longer double yellow lines at junctions, overnight parking restrictions on the inland side, and limits so only cars and motorcycles can park on adjoining side roads.
At Friars Cliff, people are being asked about turning yellow lines on Avon Run Road and nearby side roads into double yellow lines, with seasonal parking dates matched to local car parks.
Councillor Richard Herrett, who leads BCP Council’s road safety work, said the package responds to "growing calls" about problem parking and that the council wants to "get it right" locally.
People can respond before the consultation closes on 10 December, leaflets will go to nearby homes, and feedback will help decide whether any Traffic Regulation Orders should proceed for these areas.
See more at haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
