The situation is dangerous and getting worse.  • There are no pedestrian crossings on any of the three crossing points.  • There is a lack of effective speed limit and traffic light enforcement.  As a result, some residents feel trapped in their own homes because it is too dangerous to cross the road, including parents with children, elderly people, and those with limited mobility or disabilities. The pedestrian refuge islands are too short for a bicycle, too narrow for a parent with children, and inconsistent for those using mobility aids, making safe crossing impossible. Without safe crossing and speed management, residents cannot safely access essential services including schools, GP and dental services, pharmacy, the Iffley Turn bus stop, shops, library, sports facilities, Florence Park, and community spaces.  Some residents report waiting several minutes for a safe gap to cross. Most have experienced dangerous situations. Many residents feel forced to drive even very short journeys because walking across the junction feels unsafe. Near-misses happen, and it is only a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt. The safety of this junction must be the paramount priority. This has been previously discussed with councillors, with reassurances made, but it only resurfaces as a topic when local elections approach. This petition is about basic safety and dignity. People should not be trapped in their own neighbourhood because crossing the road has become too dangerous. Sign to demand action before someone gets hurt. 

The cost to charge an electric vehicle on the UK road system is often as high as filling a vehicle with fossil fuels, this is no encouragement to make the switch.  There is clear profiteering from the big players and this needs to be capped.

Stagecoach is stopping people from getting to places because people can't afford £3 for a bus that used to be £1

Why Others Should Join the Campaign to Restore Access to Crowell Road 1. It’s About Fairness for Everyone This isn’t about politics — it’s about fairness. Residents should not be cut off from their own neighbourhood, forced into long diversions, or treated differently from those living just streets away. Fair access is a basic expectation. 2. The Impact Goes Beyond One Road The closure doesn’t just affect Crowell Road — it pushes traffic onto surrounding streets like Newman Road, increasing: Congestion • Pollution in residential areas • Noise and stress for families • Road safety risks When one road is blocked, the whole community feels it. 3. Vital Access Has Been Restricted For four years, residents have faced delays reaching: • Work and schools • Doctors and pharmacies • Shops and local services • Elderly relatives and carers This affects daily life — especially for the elderly, disabled, and families with children. 4. Community Voices Deserve to Be Heard Many residents feel decisions were made to them, not with them. Joining the campaign sends a clear message: 👉 Local people deserve a say in decisions that shape their lives. 5. A United Community Gets Results History shows that when communities stand together: • Reviews happen • Policies are reconsidered • Fairer solutions are found Change doesn’t come from silence — it comes from collective action. 6. This Is About Improving, Not Dividing The campaign is not about removing safety or environmental goals. It’s about finding balanced solutions that: • Protect neighbourhoods • Maintain fair access • Work for everyone Simple Call to Action Join us if you believe: • Residents deserve fair access • Decisions should reflect community needs

The traffic is always gridlocked, cars are backed up trying to get through. Also it is Dangerous for children coming out of school and also for drivers as cars get dangerously close to each other 

In the intervening 7 year period, these bodies have supposedly been discussing options whilst the bridge deteriorates daily. Such a restoration project will be costly and lengthy, but the alternative is that this hydraulic marvel will eventually have to be demolished. William Armstrong's Swing Bridge was the world's first moving bridge. Opened in 1876, it was a marvel of the world and reflected the North East region's engineering skill. To get a restoration project moving needs public opinion to persuade politicians the funding will be worthwhile.

Make it mandatory to have a licence before using the public roads. I think if all road users had to know the highway code they and the road would be a much safer place. They would understand the roads and be less reckless if they had a licence to lose. The roads have changed so much since the highway code began. There are too many cars and large vehicles on the road now for the average cyclist to not HAVE to know the highway code before they use the road. Most public roads are a minimum of 30mph which will easily kill a cyclist. It will save lives and make the roads a safer place for all road users.

Those working in the taxi industry across Calderdale should be recognised as workers that are vital to the success and upkeep of the local economy. Those working within the industry sustain our night time economy and provide an invaluable service to residents. It is right that those who work all hours of day/night have their most basic needs met by the local authority.

To protect drivers from charges that could have been avoided by holding owners and car parks more accountable for ensuring correct, visible signage, and to prevent profiting from this.

We believe that road safety should be given the highest priority.  We call upon Worcestershire County Council and West Mercia Police to work together to reduce the speed limits for vehicles on the Southern Link Road and to improve enforcement by introducing average speed cameras. Many residents living in Kempsey, Norton and St Peter's struggle to enter the roundabouts and there is a history of cars crashing off the roundabouts onto the footpaths. We call for the introduction of traffic light control and safety barriers to protect pedestrians. Local residents living in St Peter's have had to endure excessive road noise and fumes from the cars travelling at 60mph speeds. There are multiple crashes occurring on each of the roundabouts with many not being reported to the police as the drivers fail to stop.

Brooks Road and the surrounding roads are very busy at school times. Cars drive too quickly and lots of parked cars make visibility difficult to cross. Many local people have witnessed near-misses with young children. A pedestrian crossing would encourage more children and parents to walk and cycle into school.

Most people already personally know someone injured in a road crash. 20mph is not a silver bullet- it is a basic plank of road safety just like people wearing seatbelts in cars. It is proven to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes. Speed limits need to be judged not only in the context of what is safe, but also what makes for a liveable city in terms of noise, tailpipe and brake dust emissions, ease of crossing roads, pleasantness of being on the pavements and so on. The remaining 30mph roads are largely single carriageways with homes and businesses each side, schools on or very near them and often in busy pedestrian areas. For example: - Outside Widcombe Junior School (A36) - Along Bear Flat High Street (Wellsway A367) - Both sides of Newbridge Primary School (A4 and A431) You can view a map here to view what little is left to do to create a 20mph city.  We will look back on 30mph in urban areas just like smoking in pubs, and be shocked at how long we tolerated the prioritising of speed over safety.  Enough is enough.