Campaigner urging Southport residents to have their say on major cycling route

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David Barton reminding people to ensure they send their feedback by Sunday, July 25.

A prominent campaigner for the heritage of Southport is reminding people to ensure they send their feedback, by Sunday, July 25 2021, regarding two major Cycling Route consultations regarding Birkdale and Churchtown, to both of the key parties responsible for the ongoing Cycle Route Proposals to ensure the best outcome for everyone overall.

The Cycle Lane proposals concern arterial routes running from Birkdale to Ainsdale, and Hesketh Park to the Plough. Whilst it is recommended that people view the full proposals for themselves, Mr. Barton has summarised the key points which stakeholders in and across the selected areas may so wish to put their views forward and consider should any or all of the consultations proceed at a future date.

  1. Reduced Free Kerb-side Car Parking: Park Crescent; Cambridge Road; Upper Aughton Road; Aughton Road; Waterloo Road; Liverpool Road.
  2. Increased traffic delays through narrowed roads: Various clusters of Birkdale & Churchtown, such as Cambridge Road and Preston New Road as examples.
  3. Reduced amount of space for Pedestrians: Alma Road
  4. Quiet Streets prohibiting motor vehicles along: York Road; Trafalgar Road; Greenbank Drive; Alma Road; Birkdale Village; Welbeck Road; Walmer Road; Crosby Road; Hillside Road.
  5. Roadblock Filters physically blocking roads along: York Road/ Weld Road Junction; Trafalgar Road/ Grosvenor Road Junction; Little Bibby Road; Alma Road; Dover Road.
  6. Cycle Lanes along: Park Crescent/ Queens Road Junction; Park Crescent/ Cambridge Road Junction; Churchtown Lights Junction; Preston New Road/ Fairhaven Road/ North Road Junction; Waterloo Road; Liverpool Road; Ainsdale Road Roundabout; Waterloo Road/ Sandon Road Junction, Liverpool Road/ Carr Lane Junction; Aughton Road; Upper Aughton Road.

David Barton, former Councillor for the Dukes Ward covering the Town Centre and West Birkdale, has noted the extension recently granted in light of the magnanimous response to date already and is seeking to ensure that everyone has now had the chance to submit their views before the final deadline of Sunday, July 25 2021.

The community campaigner, whose ultimate focus has been and remains the restoration of Southport believes that there are also many key stakeholders that don’t even realise the invaluable role they can take should they decide to engage in the democratic process, especially Places of Holy Worship, Schools, Medical Centres and Sports Clubs to name just a few concerned parties.

Mr. Barton says: “In consideration of the fact that so many people have already submitted their feedback, I would strongly recommend anyone that still hasn’t to do so, especially those that may not ordinarily complete a consultation that may have an interest in one or several of the areas cited in the proposals.”

He says: “To the best of my resources, I have continued to raise and highlight this matter proactively yet meaningfully and I hope that others that may be in a position to do so, consider direct canvassing now that restrictions have eased substantially since this particular Consultation first began.”

“Whether you live, work, visit or spend a lot more time in the area, your say is crucial in determining the future layout of our roads and highways infrastructure, therefore I hope that as many people across the length and width of the Southport Constituency do take part if the town is to indeed recover fully and more swiftly after the COVID-19 Pandemic. Remember each response counts so if there are multiple people living in a household or using a Community Centre, etc then please be sure to contribute your feedback also.”

Mr. Barton has once again provided several key Places across Birkdale and Churchtown that may wish to now provide their views and concerns alongside the normally associated key stakeholders, such as people residing nearby or shops and businesses situated within close proximity:

  1. Medical Centres (Staff, Patients)
  2. Places of Holy Worship (Officials, Parishioners)
  3. Sports Clubs (Coaches, Players)
  4. Government Buildings (Civil Servants, Personnel)
  5. Rail Stations (Staff, Commuters)
  6. Nurseries/ Schools (Staff, Parents)

For further information, please view the Online Consultations here.