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A town hall leader says a proposal to permanently pedestrianise a street in a town now 'no longer seems viable' following backlash from residents and businesses.
The Ramsbottom Town Plan, which was submitted last year, included a proposal to convert Square Street in Ramsbottom into a pedestrian-only use zone.
Square Street was closed off to vehicles during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 after businesses reached out to Bury Council about the potential of introducing a European-style outdoor area to help ensure bars and restaurants could continue to operate whilst following social distancing measures.
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The outdoor space became a popular area in Ramsbottom and some businesses saw the move as positive, saying it enabled bars, restaurants and shops to flourish. However, the idea of a permanent pedestrianisation of the street proved to be unpopular with many residents and businesses.
Some are reported to have threatened legal action and a councillor told a meeting the pedestrianisation plans led to people being put in 'a for and against camp', reports Lancs Live.
The main concerns expressed were about accessibility for emergency services and waste vehicles down the narrow street. The proposal did not receive unanimous consent, which was required.
As a result, the idea will not formally go beyond the next stage in the application. Rather, other ways will be explored as to how the space can be used to support business and make the area a vibrant scene for socialising.
At a full council meeting, leader of Bury Council councillor Eamonn O’Brien, speaking about the pedestrianisation of Square Street, said: "There is a
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