BCP Council heard a petition on Tuesday signed by residents and motorists calling for changes to local transport policies.
Green Party councillors have previously engaged with members of the motorists’ group and recognise the concerns behind the petition. We are determined to ensure these voices are properly considered in future policy decisions.
Cllr Kate Salmon stated “The council needs to listen to everyone, as the people who signed this petition are clearly voicing their frustration.”
Kate proposed a motion to refer the petition to the working group developing the Local Transport Plan. This ensures that the concerns will be incorporated into the consultation and engagement process as a valuable piece of evidence.
Recognising the potential for lengthy debate on a topic that is often unnecessarily divisive, Cllr Joe Salmon proposed a procedural motion to move directly to a vote. While this did not pass, our main motion succeeded with 51 votes for and 14 against.
We are pleased with this outcome, as it guarantees that residents’ views will contribute to shaping the next Local Transport Plan.