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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Plea for safety measures on dangerous Peterbrough road
A call has been made for better signs and speed-calming measures to tackle dangerous driving on a city Knight, an Independent member on Peterborough City Council for Orton Waterville, said speeding on Goldhay Way was "ridiculous", and it was becoming a "hotspot for road crashes".She said the road with sharp bends was badly lit with trees covering street lights, and she feared more accidents would comes after a 57-year-old cyclist was critically injured in a hit-and-run on Goldhay Way on Saturday. It happened between Burswood and Kinnears Walk at about 18:30 BST, with the driver failing to stop at the scene, police said. Ms Knight said the pedestrian and cycle paths on both sides of the road had safety barriers removed a few years ago.A spokesperson for the council said the barriers were removed "as part of improving the cycle route to the south of Goldhay Way. This was done because staggered barriers can be inaccessible to some users". Ms Knight said a speed camera was "set alight at least twice before it was taken out of use".She added: "Pushing for a 20mph [limit] is not going to work. People don't care [about a speed limit] ... unless it is enforceable."Angus Ellis, the council's Labour cabinet member for transport, said: "We were saddened to hear about the collision on Goldhay Way and we will be working with the police to review the area and consider our options." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- BBC News
Safety measures to be introduced at busy Peterborough junction
Councillors have backed calls to introduce safety measures at a busy junction where a crash took were called to the Eastfield Road and Eye Road junction, near Parnwell, Peterborough, on 24 June, following the two-vehicle crash which left a passenger seriously injured. Councillors and highways team officials confirmed they would look into introducing the safety measures after a site visit with resident Alan Ellis, cabinet member for environment and transport on Peterborough City Council, said the junction was "something that needs looking at". 'Jumping red lights' Katy Cole, Dogsthorpe ward councillor and cabinet member for children's services, said she had been contacted by residents about "the amount of reckless driving that's taking place across this junction", as reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service. "I've seen cars jumping the red lights and I've had my colleague beeped because he was doing 30mph in a 30mph limit," she said the junction had been flagged as having a history of crashes over a number of years, even before the latest incident. The council will look at whether the traffic lights are fit for purpose, consider putting a camera at the junction and ask residents what they think would help, he added. Peterborough City Council has about £75,000 allocated as part of its road safety budget which might be used towards the improvements. Mr Andrews, who lives near the junction, said he was delighted to have received support from councillors after he raised his concerns. Data from revealed a number of crashes in the area up until 2023 and three crashes were reported at the Eye Road and Eastfield Road junction. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- General
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Two 'unsafe' Peterborough footbridges reopen after repair works
Footbridges that have been shut for more than a year will reopen following repair City Council (PCC) closed three footbridges within Cuckoo's Hollow, in Werrington, over public safety concerns and said they were "at risk of collapse".Members of the public previously expressed disappointment over the lack of consultation about the decision and the impact it would have on week, the local authority said restoration works, costing about £1.2m, had been completed and two of the three bridges would reopen on Friday. Bridges at the reserve were inspected in January last year, and the council found signs of degradation and evidence of water said that three bridges, adjacent to Baron Court, Lakeside and Welbourne, had deteriorated much more quickly than anticipated and posed a risk to public the council said only two unsafe bridges - Baron Court and Lakeside - would be replaced due to a limited council cabinet member for environment and transport, Angus Ellis, previously said the authority prioritised replacing those particular bridges to ensure there was access to the north and south of Cuckoo's Hollow."I am pleased that this work to replace the bridges is being done, it is much needed by residents and visitors to the natural habitat of Cuckoos Hollow," he said. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
04-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Parents protest over loss of lollipop lady at Peterborough school
Parents protesting outside a primary school say making its lollipop lady redundant raises serious safety Bryan had been helping children cross the road outside Eye Primary for more than 26 years, but she is one of four such workers losing their jobs across Peterborough as the city council makes budget described her job as a daily "battle" with traffic, which one parents described as "awful".Angus Ellis, cabinet member for environment and transport at the Labour-run council, said: "Speed restrictions such as 20mph zones are in place at each of the schools and we are also providing road safety education for pupils." Families have protested outside Eye Primary calling for Ms Bryan's job to be is temporarily continuing her job as a volunteer."There's not a lot I can do; I've just got to take it on the chin; I just feel sorry for the children and the parents," she told the Local Democracy Reporting Service."The traffic doesn't stop for me so what makes them thinks it will stop for parents, whether there is a zebra crossing or not?"In the mornings, it's a fighting battle every day." 'Nightmare' Katie Berry, one of the parents, said: "The amount of accidents and near misses I've seen - it's almost daily. It's a complete rat-run."[An accident] is really now a matter of time. I know it sounds dramatic, but it is a 'when', not an 'if' now."She described Ms Bryan as a "lovely lady".Steve Allen, a Conservative councillor for Eye, joined parents at the protest and called the road "a total nightmare"."I know the council has to save money and I'm conscious council officers have been trying to close down the lollipop lady operations, but I think you have to look at each one in isolation," he council said plans to cut school crossing services at four schools was agreed as part of the 2024-25 budget."It is one of a number of difficult decisions councillors have had to make to be able to balance the budget," said Ellis. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Work to upgrade city centre road due to start
"Long overdue" regeneration works for a busy city centre road will start from 21 April, Peterborough City Council has said. The £3.4m project to upgrade Lincoln Road will include construction of new raised pedestrian crossing points, new cycle stands, seating and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The funding includes £2.4m allocated from the government's Towns Fund. The scheme is part of its £22.9m Towns Fund Programme that the city successfully bid for, which aims to encourage more people to shop, walk and cycle in the area. Lincoln Road is a busy road running north from the Queensgate shopping centre, with a multi-cultural mix of food outlets and retail shops. Angus Ellis, council cabinet member for environment and transport, said: "This is great news for Peterborough residents. Lincoln Road is long overdue some investment and the Towns Fund grant has allowed us to finally get spades in the ground and start delivering. "It is wonderful that we have been able to secure external funding to deliver the works and demonstrates our ongoing determination to continue to boost economic growth and sustainability. "The improvements included in the scheme will be a significant upgrade for residents, business owners and customers and we would like to thank everyone for their patience whilst the scheme is delivered." The works will be delivered by Milestone Infrastructure Limited and is expected to finish by spring 2026. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Council urged to start £3.5m city centre project Peterborough City Council
