The village of Temple Cloud in the Chew Valley is set to benefit from a new Liveable Neighbourhood (LN) scheme designed to enhance safety and promote sustainable transport. Following feedback from local residents who raised concerns about speeding, heavy goods vehicles, and insufficient pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, the council has unveiled a series of proposals aimed at improving the community’s streets.
The LN programme, which has previously sparked discussions in other parts of Bath, now focuses on Temple Cloud, specifically targeting traffic on the A37 southwest of Bath. The initiative’s core goal is to create a safer, more welcoming environment for walking, wheeling, and cycling, while encouraging drivers to slow down.
Councillor Joel Hirst, responsible for sustainable transport strategy, emphasized that these preliminary designs are the result of extensive consultation with local communities over several years. “We are now inviting further feedback on these proposals before advancing to more detailed designs,” he said.
Funding for the project has already been secured from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, allowing the council to proceed with key improvements. Proposed changes include extending the existing 30mph speed limit zone, installing a new zebra crossing, enhancing footpaths, and adding street lighting to improve visibility and safety.
The council is also planning to install signage to alert drivers about the new measures. Details of the specific locations for these signs will be revealed in upcoming design phases.
Residents, local businesses, and commuters are encouraged to share their views by Friday, August 1, to help shape the final plans that aim to make Temple Cloud a safer and more accessible village for all.