100 signatures reached
To: Portsmouth City Council
KEEP PALMERSTON ROAD SOUTH PEDESTRIANISED
We believe the pedestrianisation of the southern end of Palmerston Road should remain in place to allow this shopping area of Southsea to realise its full potential.
Why is this important?
UPDATE: I saw on 25th July that Councillor Ellcome has approved the reopening of the street.
Sources:
Portsmouth News: http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/business/local-business/palmerston-road-pedestrian-zone-to-be-opened-to-cars-again-1-6200011
Team Local: http://www.teamlocals.co.uk/palmerston-road-south-to-be-reopened-to-traffic-700000-osborne-road-scheme-approved
Whilst a minority of businesses in the southern end of Palmerston Road at the heart of Southsea's shopping area claim the pedestrianisation of the precinct is an underlying factor in their downturn, a majority passionately believe the pedestrianisation of the zone has made for a more affluent area with anti-social behaviour being tackled.
In December 2013, 29 of 31 businesses responded to a survey created to find the opinions of business owners in the southern end of Palmerston Road regarding the pedestrian zone. 59% were in favour of the zone remaining in place with an 11:00am delivery window.
In December 2013 another survey was undertaken and hand-delivered to residents of the southern end of Palmerston Road, asking the same questions posed to businesses. 40 out of 127 residents responded to the survey and the results were in favour of keeping the pedestrian zone. 26/40 said the zone should remain.
CCTV, a core force against anti-social behaviour, will be made more effective due to vehicles not obstructing the view of potential incidents in the southern end of Palmerston Road.
Safety is also a strong concern for business owners in the area, especially with the presence of pubs where alcohol can lower people's inhibitions and potentially lead to endangerment of customers should the road be opened to vehicles.
Sources:
Portsmouth News: http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/business/local-business/palmerston-road-pedestrian-zone-to-be-opened-to-cars-again-1-6200011
Team Local: http://www.teamlocals.co.uk/palmerston-road-south-to-be-reopened-to-traffic-700000-osborne-road-scheme-approved
Whilst a minority of businesses in the southern end of Palmerston Road at the heart of Southsea's shopping area claim the pedestrianisation of the precinct is an underlying factor in their downturn, a majority passionately believe the pedestrianisation of the zone has made for a more affluent area with anti-social behaviour being tackled.
In December 2013, 29 of 31 businesses responded to a survey created to find the opinions of business owners in the southern end of Palmerston Road regarding the pedestrian zone. 59% were in favour of the zone remaining in place with an 11:00am delivery window.
In December 2013 another survey was undertaken and hand-delivered to residents of the southern end of Palmerston Road, asking the same questions posed to businesses. 40 out of 127 residents responded to the survey and the results were in favour of keeping the pedestrian zone. 26/40 said the zone should remain.
CCTV, a core force against anti-social behaviour, will be made more effective due to vehicles not obstructing the view of potential incidents in the southern end of Palmerston Road.
Safety is also a strong concern for business owners in the area, especially with the presence of pubs where alcohol can lower people's inhibitions and potentially lead to endangerment of customers should the road be opened to vehicles.
How it will be delivered
The petition results will be delivered directly to Portsmouth City Council.
