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Does Southport Need More Cycle Lanes and One Way Systems?

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Friday, 21 February, 2025
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Do we want more cycle lanes?

Plans have been put forward by Sefton Council as part of the “Les Transformation de Southport” to change the road layout along the Promenade, introducing one way systems on Nevill Street and Bold Street as well as a large cycle lane down the centre of The Promenade.

The plans feed into the MLEC development but may not be universally welcomed. Conservative Leader on Sefton Council, Mike Prendergast, has welcomed some parts of the proposed changes but is concerned about the potential impacts on local businesses and residents.

Councillor Prendergast said, “There are many aspects of the proposed scheme that I welcome. New and safer pedestrian crossings, better quality paving and tree planting are things that I believe will be a benefit and enhance the area.”

“However, the last thing we need along The Promenade is another cycle lane plonked right down the centre of the carriageway. I have been a councillor in Dukes Ward since 2021 and I can genuinely say that nobody has ever said to me wouldn’t it be a good idea to have a cycle lane down the middle of the Prom.”

“Turning Nevill Street and Bold Street may also lead to longer journey times around the town centre that is simply going to put people off visiting Southport in their cars.”

“Despite Sefton Council’s, seeming obsession, with pushing schemes designed to encourage cycling, active travel and the like, most people who visit Southport do so by car. It will be the same for the new MLEC, people like their cars and no amount of cycle infrastructure will change that.”

“We would be far better focussing on the basics, fixing the roads and pavements and generally making sure the overall appearance of our town is improved rather than pushing these silly schemes that the vast majority of people don’t want.”

Local residents can put forward their views on the proposals via Sefton Council’s consultation: https://yourseftonyoursay.sefton.gov.uk/investment-programmes-and-infra…

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