Have your say on proposals for an Active Neighbourhood in Chadderton North and Westwood

Creating better and safer neighbourhoods continues to be 'a priority' for Oldham Council.

That’s why officers are proposing plans for an Active Neighbourhood in Chadderton North and Westwood.

The area was chosen because data and evidence show vehicles are cutting through the neighbourhood.

The council has also been contacted by residents concerned about the number of vehicles on the roads and congestion levels, especially as a number of primary schools are in the area. 

Active Neighbourhoods look to create safer, quieter, and more attractive areas so residents have places where they can spend time with their family, friends and neighbours.

This can be achieved by installing items such as planters or bollards on streets.

These help reduce the amount of traffic passing through neighbourhoods.

By restricting ‘rat running’ traffic it will be easier and safer for residents to move around on foot, by wheelchair, with a buggy or pram, and by bike.

Less vehicles in the area will also cut air pollution and improve the health of people living in the area.

Other Active Neighbourhoods are also being developed across Greater Manchester as part of the Bee Network vision to provide a better transport system that will join buses, trams, trains, cycling and walking.

Councillor Amanda Chadderton, Leader of Oldham Council, said: “Over the last 10 years there has been a significant increase in the number of vehicles on our residential streets.

“Our proposals for an Active Neighbourhood are about prioritising people over cars in residential areas.

"This can be done by making just a few simple changes.

“This means areas become much safer and quieter – meaning children can play out on their bikes and scooters if they want.

“Before anything happens in the neighbourhood, we want people to share their views with us.

“Let’s work together to hopefully bring these improvements to your local area.”

Four consultation events are being held on October 18:

OBA Millennium Cultural Centre, Featherstall Road North. Sessions at 1pm and 2pm, and

Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street. Sessions at 6pm and 7pm.

Residents will be able to look at draft plans followed by a question and answer session.

Each session will last 45 minutes.

To book a place on one of the sessions and to take part in the consultation, visit: www.oldham.gov.uk/activetravel

The consultation runs until November 4.

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