Council changes spark outrage. Narrower street, fewer parking spots upset residents and business owners.
Some folks say the plan is bad because it removes two needed parking spots. They worry shoppers will avoid the area. The council claims safety will improve and access for walkers will be better.
One resident lives close to the street work and thinks the plan is a joke. He says people are walkers already, noting the sidewalk stays the same width. Deliveries happen all day, he stated, but it is unclear where trucks will park.
The project uses bollards by several stores, potentially affecting delivery trucks unloading goods. Trucks might have to park illegally. A local thinks this actually hurts safety. A traffic problem exists nearby anyway, causing traffic backups often.
A pub owner dislikes the plan, saying parking is already scarce. She says many people complained, but the council ignored them. Another owner said locals are against it, noting a similar plan failed quickly before in another area.
The project began today and will last five days. The road will close temporarily while the council creates a crossing point. This is part of a safety program. The council stated that two parking spots vanish overall, balancing safety with traffic.