- 09/08/2024
- Posted by: Amanda Hack MP
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Keeping the Midlands moving
North West Leicestershire MP reacts to new road proposals
Amanda Hack MP has welcomed a new report, which identifies priority road projects for investment across the English Midlands.
Amanda Hack said:
“Improvement to the region’s transport infrastructure is welcomed, but caution is needed. Understandably, the report is heavily influenced by the previous government’s ill-fated ‘Levelling Up’ agenda. I don’t want us to fall into the same trap. Nonetheless, the report provides a useful insight into Midlands Connect’s current thinking. I am fully committed to working with them to secure the delivery of transport schemes that will support the new Labour government’s growth agenda – whilst at the same time recognising the needs and concerns of local communities.
Roads are important but must be seen as part of the bigger transport picture in the coming decades. Integration with other transport modes, particularly rail. Also, ensuring connectivity with local communities that reduces car use is important. I am keen to learn more about how the schemes that will directly impact people living in North West Leicestershire score on the sustainable development front, especially carbon emissions and our region’s overall quality of life.”
The report, Keeping the Midlands Moving, was published this week by Midlands Connect, a publicly funded ‘sub-national’ body established in 2016 to formulate a transport strategy for the Midlands. It identifies 17 road projects across the region, including four that are now behind schedule and unlikely to be delivered within the previous government’s Road Improvement Scheme Phase Two (RIS2); a further 13 schemes are earmarked for delivery in the next phase of the scheme (RIS3).  Only one project, the proposed improvement to Junction 24 on the M1 Motorway at Kegworth, lies within the North West Leicestershire Parliamentary Constituency. However, there is also a brief reference to the long-awaited upgrade to the A511 trunk road between Ashby and Coalville. Taken as a whole, the schemes described in the report could significantly impact the lives of people living and working across the Midlands Region.
Ms Hack will meet with Midlands Connect and other transport stakeholders shortly.
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Today I met with Cllr Alison Morley to discuss the traffic calming measures that were installed recently in Castle Donington.
After a number of incidents this week, in which you could still find debris from one of the vehicles which had clearly mounted the pavement, I have written to Leicestershire County Council Highways Team and asked when permanent, clear signage will be installed to aid motorists with the new road layout.
I have also asked them to provide a date for a review of their safety and further mitigation measures that can be taken from a road safety perspective.
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How on Earth did these "calming measures" ever get from conception to installation? Right next to junction? They need removing asap. Remove them and replace them with average speed cameras to deter the racers through the village and let the 99% of us get back to a normal life!! Simples really.
Who actually requested that these were needed?
I drove down there last week. The signage is terrible. I wasn't speeding or messing about with my stereo. Who ever designed this so-called traffic calming needs to get back to school. I'm guessing the people who did this don't drive or rides a bike. Also who ever signed this off needs having a word with. Absolute joke.
Last week, I met with the Rail Minister Lord Hendy to discuss restoring the Ivanhoe Line and its importance to our community. I’m now launching a local transport survey to gather vital information and views, to assist with building the case for better public transport in our area.
You can find out more here: www.amandahack.com/amanda-hack-meets-rail-minister/
The Transport survey can be found here: www.amandahack.com/theivanhoeline/ (Paper copies are available on request)
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Amanda Hack presented plans for the Ivanhoe Line to the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy, ahead of the capital rail projects review and has launched a local transport survey.14 CommentsComment on Facebook
I heard from a reliable source that CRIL had gathered extensive information and created a petition in 2023 … they have a team who did extensive research … are you looking to include their input ??
I would fill the survey out, but no matter how I type it, the CAPTCHA says it’s wrong.
Amanda Hack MP is this a coordinated approach with Samantha Niblett and Jacob Collier?
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