Consultation extended on Ramsbottom Streets for All plan

A public consultation on plans to enhance travel options in Ramsbottom town centre has been extended to Friday 20 December.

And an extra drop-in session has been arranged for Thursday 12 December for people to come along, view the plans and ask questions of the project team. It takes place at Ramsbottom Civic Hall from 3.30pm to 7.30pm.

Residents are also invited to provide feedback online via the virtual consultation room - visit Streets for All Ramsbottom - town centre - Bury Council to find out more and complete the survey.

The Streets for All proposals have been developed taking into consideration feedback from an earlier consultation about the Ramsbottom Town Centre Plan. They include:

• Junction improvements
• New footpaths
• Upgraded crossings
• Introduction of a one-way system and a 20mph speed limit

This scheme is one of several local schemes to be funded by UK Government via the Streets for All element of Greater Manchester’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. It is part of the investment in the Bee Network to transform the way we travel across Greater Manchester, contributing towards 50% of trips (1 million journeys) to be made by public transport, walking, wheeling or cycling by 2040.

Councillor Alan Quinn, cabinet member for the environment, climate change and operations, said: “Traffic and congestion have been a big concern for people in Ramsbottom for many years.

“Since these proposals were published last month, we have already had more than 1,000 responses, which is tremendous. This is why we have extended the consultation period and organised an extra drop-in session to give more time for even more people to view the plans in detail and have their say.

“Let me be clear - this is a consultation on proposals, and nothing is set in stone at this stage. All opinions will be considered before any further proposals are made.

“Please take this opportunity to get involved, either by attending the extra drop-in event or providing feedback online.”

ENDS

Press release issued: 6 December 2024.