Southport says No to road blockages protest outside Sustrans meeting at Salvation Army hall tonight

The Facebook group are holding a protest outside the Sustrans meeting about the proposed road closures to create a "Liveable Neighbourhood" Many people are unhappy that they have not been consulted despite Sustrans saying they have delivered 4500 leaflets to property in the area.

One lady went knocking on doors and she shared response she got.

I went out door knocking on Talbot Street this evening. I met some lovely people, many of whom knew absolutely nothing about the Liveable Neighbourhood Scheme - which actually includes their neighbourhood!!

Out of the 23 houses that I got a response from, only ONE had received a leaflet from Sustrans!!

“All 4500 households have been informed” and only “14% responded”. Well, I know the reason!! The assumption was made that all other households were happy with the plans. Well again, that view I can assure you, is very far from the truth! People are really angry that they have been excluded, ignored and misrepresented! 

Let Southport people organise what is needed for Southport streets. These people clearly don’t know Southport very well!

Protest ON the pavement outside Salvation Army

Tuesday 19th October (today) 

6.30pm till 7.30pm.

We are raising awareness of our objections, we do not need to disrupt anyone in any way.

Our numbers will speak for us

Please stay on the pavement

Bring banner/posters etc

Please bring your children/family/friends.

Please if you can wear masks/social distance to avoid us being accused of spreading Covid. 

Please leave promptly at 7.30pm