A maximum of 15 minutes will be allocated to public questions submitted in writing to Democratic Services (democratic.services@trafford.gov.uk) by 4 p.m. on the working day prior to the meeting. Questions must be relevant to items appearing on the agenda and will be submitted in the order in which they were received.

It was reported that the following question, supported by a map identifying the location, had been received from a member of the public.

“My name is Robert Bacon and I have been I discussing proposals for change to Oxford Road in Altrincham with Councillor Sean Anstee CBE Conservative Member for Bowdon Ward, Shadow Executive Member for Children’s Social Care, Trafford Council and Sir Graham Brady.

I have obtained overwhelming support from residence of Oxford Road and have numerous signed petitions is support of the following;

(a) Making Oxford Road a residence access only (or dead end either at Rigby Street or at the junction with Hale Road)), reducing traffic flow and subsequently encouraging walking and cycling whilst at the same time reducing water and tear on what is essentially a cut through route to Hale Road (see map).

(b) Oxford Road (and Peter Street) resurfacing. The road is in terrible condition and has been allowed to deteriorate terribly over the years which also impacts drainage causing flooding and subsequent property damage as a result and making it dangerous for cyclist and road users alike.

(c) Pavement refurbishments. The pavements are in very poor condition, and slope badly towards the road. Some residence are elderly and use wheel chairs and have to use the road because of the poor pavement condition and the very obvious slope especially on the right side as you travel down Oxford Road (fyi it's one way.)

By way of support for our proposals, I would like to request that funding is allocated from the Covid-19 Walking and Cycling funds etc to ensure these changes are put in place swiftly.

Additional benefits would be to provide a direct walking/cycling link between Altrincham and Hale, and as Oxford Road is purely a 'cut through' road to Hale Road, where access already exists via the main road (Ashley Road), it would have no major impact on traffic flow and or affect any emergency services.”

The Executive noted the content of the question, and requested that the Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Climate Change issue a response to the questioner, to be copied to Councillor Anstee, the Ward Members and Graham Brady, M.P.

RESOLVED: That content of the question be noted, and that the Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Climate Change be requested issue a response to the questioner.