The suggested zebra crossing outside Raby Place is set to be abandoned following public consultation.

A crossing opposite the church was proposed by the Conservatives during the 2011 local election and somehow was put onto B&NES Council’s scheme list. A project was drawn up which would have reduced the road width, lost parking spaces and possibly led to buses blocking the roundabout. Unsurprisingly, your Lib Dem councillors and dozens of local residents wrote to object.

A report on the project has now been written up for a final decision. Liberal Democrat cabinet member for transport, Cllr Roger Symonds. He has indicated that he intends to listen to local residents and councillors and abandon the scheme.