BathNES Council Liberal Democrats have stopped a proposed zebra crossing at the bottom of Bathwick Hill.

The proposal has now been officially rejected by the Lib Dem in charge of transport, Cllr Roger Symonds, after considering the report and consultation responses.

Dozens of local residents, including local councillors David Martin and Nicholas Coombes, objected to the plans. Common concerns included the danger that the crossing would cause and the waste of public money.

The Conservatives proposed the crossing in 2011, just before they lost control of BathNES Council. Conservative candidates in Bathwick campaigned for the crossing during the local elections that year.

“I’m glad so many residents took part in this consultation;” said Cllr Nicholas Coombes, “opposition to the zebra crossing was overwhelming. Liberal Democrats on the Council have listened to local people and stopped this waste of money.”