Southport MP Damien Moore 100% against "Liveable Neighbourhood"scheme

Residents concerned about the Liveable Neighbourhood scheme that Sefton Council want to impose on the area surrounding Shakespeare Street had a meeting with Southport MP Damien Moore this afternoon.

Damien stated that he is 100% opposed to the plans saying that locals would face longer journeys to get home causing increased pollution. Congestion would build up on roads surrounding the area. He is going to voice his concerns to the relevant departments in the Government.

People need to fill out the online survey here

You can also join the Facebook group here

Sign the petition here

Plans are available here

Sefton Council are proposing to block off at least thirteen Roads and Streets in Southport to create what they call a Liveable Neighbourhood.

The affected area is the Roads and Streets surrounded by Eastbank Street,Scarisbrick New Road,Ash Street,Cemetery Road,Upper Aughton Road,Aughton Road, Lord Street West and Lord Street. 

The idea is to force vehicles off residential streets and onto A and B roads.

Everyone will still be able to get to any address in the area in a car or other vehicle, but they may have to travel slightly further than before.

According to the Council "Liveable Neighbourhoods reduce pollution by taking away the traffic which use the streets as a cut through."

The Council have done a letter drop and online survey only 14% of people responded.