The County Council, as the Highway Authority has the responsibility to consider all aspects of policy on parking including whether there should be residents’ parking zones and, if so, the extent, times and charges.  All new residents’ parking zones have to be preceded by a Traffic Regulation Order involving a statutory consultation, which is expensive, […]

East Area is one of the City Council’s four local committees that bring City and County Councillors together to look at local issues. There is more information on the City website here. The following notes of the last meeting on 29th October 2015 were provided by Romsey Councillor Catherine Smart  Ward Blitz in Romsey in December. […]

A message from the City Deal team … Dear Stakeholder, Re: Consultation on the ‘Chisholm Trail’ The consultation on the ‘Chisholm Trail’ will run until Monday, 30 November 2015. The proposed Trail is a largely off-road foot and cycleway, linking the north and the south of Cambridge. Please get in touch with your feedback. The proposed […]

A message from Cllr Smart .. Dear fellow Romsey resident, I am writing to let you know that refurbishment work to improve the pedestrian crossing on Coleridge Road (near the junction with Greville Road) will be starting next week. I have been informed that the work will take four weeks to complete and that a temporary […]

Having already secured over £8 million for the Chisholm Trail cycle and pedestrian route, Nichola and the local Lib Dems have set out an ambitious three-point plan for the project. Nichola is keen to see the route fulfil its full potential and become more than just an ordinary highways scheme. As part of the three-point plan, Nichola wants: the Trail to be built on both sides […]

For weeks, the pavements in Romsey have been blocked with barriers, piles of rubble and deep holes as Balfour Beatty puts in the new street-lights. First they put the barriers up, then they dig the holes, then they put the new posts in, then they connect the electricity … and so far, that is all. We are promised that […]

Keen cyclist Nichola Martin has laid out her positive vision for the Chisholm Trail cycle and pedestrian route along the rail line. As well as providing a safe and direct route across the city, Nichola is pushing to ensure that the trail includes benches and trees to make it a pleasant green space for local residents. She is also keen to explore the possibilty […]

Local people can breathe a sigh of relief as it has been confirmed that the 114 bus has been saved following a campaign by the Romsey Lib Dems. The County Council has announced that the service will be continued for the next year, although final details are yet to be published. Romsey Lib Dems had pushed for the service to […]

A message from Donald Adey, The Labour-run City Council is currently considering whether to introduce charges for use of the Great Eastern Street car park. They have also proposed to increase the size of the car park by removing the play area that sits next to the site. To offset against the loss of play area, they […]

I have received a timely reminder about this upcoming work from the County Council. The work will affect Mill Road from Parker’s Piece to Madras Road. The works are expected to begin on 20th October and last for two weeks. There will be road closures: the first phase, from the City to the railway bridge, […]