Archive for the ‘Transport’ Category

Nottingham to Derby Tram Connection – a personal view

by Michael Thomas on 11 November, 2015

On tonight’s (11th November) East Midlands Today ran an article about 19 councils promoting a connection of the existing Nottingham Tram network to the proposed HS2 station, East Midlands station and Derby. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34782082 The extension of the of the Toton Line towards to proposed HS2 station is an obvious next step but I have to […]

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Missing White Lines – Nuthall Road

by Michael Thomas on 2 July, 2015

A resident on Homefield Road told the Focus Team about the faded white lines on Nuthall Road. She said with drivers not being able to see them properly they were travelling over the centre line. This happened more in the rain. The Focus Team reported this problem to the Council and was told the lines […]

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Trentham Parking Problems Proposals

by Michael Thomas on 6 August, 2013

The Council are taking action about parking on Trentham Drive, at last. Focus Team member Michael Thomas said “I am pleased that something is happening but I I am far from sure the Council are getting this right.” The Council are proposing single yellow lines on Trentham Drive, Trentham Gardens, Cheslyn Drive, Shepherds Wood Drive, […]

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Chadwick Road Traffic – Let Down By Labour

by Michael Thomas on 1 November, 2012

Rat running, speeding and parking issues have all been problems on Chadwick Road for many years. They were made a lot worse when the Council made changes to the junction of Bobbers Mill Road and Alfreton Road. Since then the amount of traffic has gone up. The Focus Team have been told that now nearly […]

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Chadwick Road Traffic Update (July 2012)

by Michael Thomas on 1 July, 2012

Last year the Council caused more traffic problems on Chadwick Road changing the junction of Bobbers Mill Road and Alfreton Road. The Leen Valley Labour councillors promised ‘action’. They called a meeting, which was held on 4th July. Local people explained the problems they faced and listened to ‘solutions’. The Council suggested closing the entry […]

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Chadwick Road Traffic

by Michael Thomas on 17 February, 2012

More cars are still going down Chadwick Road say local people. Last year the Council changed the junction of Bobbers Mill Road and Alfreton Road. At the time local folks said that this would mean more traffic would go down Chadwick Road – which was already narrow and packed with parked cars. The Council said […]

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Great News on the A453

by Michael Thomas on 15 February, 2012

“Great news for Nottingham!” says local Lib Dem campaigner Alison Rouse. “At last, after years of being put off by Labour and Tory governments, the A453 will be widened”. Now, with the Liberal Democrats in government, the work is finally about to be carried out. The Government has announced it will spend £160m to widen […]

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Northdown Road allway

by Alex Foster on 4 February, 2011

Gary has asked the Council to sort out the alleyway from Northdown Road to the railway bridge after being contacted by a local resident. UPDATE: the resident has reported the path has now been sorted out.

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Eskdale Potholes

by Alex Foster on 4 February, 2011

Eskdale Drive area has a large number of potholes – which are being made worse by the bad weather. After being contacted by Gary the Council agreed to to fill them.

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Safer traffic promise

by Alex Foster on 3 February, 2011

For a number of years residents on Southwold Drive and Newland Close have reported near misses as they drive on and off the ring road. Now, after about four years of asking, the Council has finally agreed to consult residents about making the roads one way.

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