A new bus lane on New Hall Lane in Preston is set to begin construction despite strong local opposition. Councillor Suleman Sarwar, who spearheaded a petition against the scheme, expressed disappointment over the decision, arguing it will cause significant disruption to residents and businesses. Lancashire County Council, however, maintains the bus lane is necessary to improve the reliability of bus services.
Preston woman who turned life around after homelessness receives Community Hero Award Preston ’s Public Space Protection Order – relief for city centre’s perception but concern over unfair targeting as it comes into forceA councillor who organised a petition against the introduction of a new bus lane in Preston says the decision to press ahead with the scheme will cause “significant disruption” to residents and businesses.
Over £600,000 in Corporation Street fines in two months but Lancashire County Council says ‘follow the signs’ But Cllr Sarwar said he was “deeply disappointed” that the changes were going ahead in spite of “strong public opposition”. “This decision has left many residents feeling unheard and undervalued. I would urge Lancashire County Council to reflect on how they’ve handled this process and take steps to address the community’s concerns more effectively moving forward,” Cllr Sarwar said.
The county council has previously insisted that cash from penalty charge notices handed out for bus lane and bus gate contraventions is ploughed back into the county’s road network – but has not committed to spending the money in the vicinity of where it was raised. “However, the bus lane won’t become enforceable straight away once the works are complete, and we’ll make sure to inform residents and visitors to the city before it does. All monies recovered from enforcement of any scheme are reinvested into improving our highways and road infrastructure.”
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