Cycleway won't be built through greenbelt in Couldon
It comes hours after locals backed a petition to halt the development.
A cycleway won't be built through Couldon Wedge, hours after a petition was launched to halt the development.
Hundreds signed the move in an attempt to protect the greenbelt area.
The petition had been launched by MP Taiwo Owatemi, after residents raised concerns to her.
Now, the local authority have confirmed they're looking at alternative routes.
A Council spokesperson said, “We can confirm that the extension to Coundon cycleway will definitely not go through Coundon Wedge. We are currently looking at alternative routes and will write to nearby residents and set up another drop in session when we have new design options ready for discussion.
“In the meantime, we will continue with phase one of the work, linking Tamworth Road to the existing cycle lane on Coundon Wedge Drive including crossing points on Tamworth Road and Brownshill Green Lane. There will be no work on Northbrook Road.
“We hope this update clears up any concern about Coundon Wedge.”
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