Weston Central Liveable Neighbourhood

The Liveable Neighbourhood proposed in central Weston-super-Mare will be the first of its kind in North Somerset and aims to reduce through traffic, creating better streets, healthier, more pleasant journeys to school, work and the shops.

These improvements will assist North Somerset residents in reacting to the cost of living crisis by helping to provide better and cheaper alternatives to petrol/diesel car journeys through active travel. The reduction in traffic in the liveable neighbourhood will not only reduce air pollution but help people to lead healthier lifestyles and get to school safely.

These goals could be achieved using a range of measures such as:

• 20mph speed limits and traffic calming
• Improved paths and cycle ways and more greenery
• On street facilities to enable less car ownership

All suggested measures are described here. Please note that all proposals are subject to final checks with underground services.

The Liveable Neighbourhood is linked to the Residents Parking Zone consultation which is running in parallel. The scheme also builds on the Baker Street and Milton Road improvements which are due for completion in summer 2022.

Overview of consultation so far

The engagement process for the Liveable Neighbourhood began in June 2021 and with a blank canvas. Events so far have included:

• Questions in Baker St/Milton Rd consultation June 2021
• Door knocking and leafleting November 2021
• On-street engagement events December 2021
• Business engagement December 2021
• Planning for Real engagement events (co-design workshops) January 2022
• Online consultation July 2022

During on-street engagement events we asked local residents and stakeholders what they saw as the main issues within the liveable neighbourhood area. We captured both positive and negative comments on area maps, using stickers and notes. The main themes emerging from these events were unwanted through traffic, high vehicle speeds, anti-social behaviour and inconsiderate parking. 

The Planning for Real engagement events in January 2022 responded to the main neighbourhood issues by co-designing liveable neighbourhood streets with residents and stakeholders. Council officers identified a range of measures and changes suitable to addressing neighbourhood issues. A co-design workshop was held for each of the neighbourhood streets, when residents and stakeholders identified which measures were needed and where they should be built. 

Following the Planning for Real events, council officers have created a liveable neighbourhood design based on all the public input so far. We are now asking for your feedback on the design through this online consultation. Feedback we receive will be used to refine the liveable neighbourhood design so that it best meets the needs and aspirations of local residents and public.

Please click the blue 'Respond to this questionnaire' button at the bottom of this page to have your say.

Further information: If you have any questions about this consultation please read our FAQs, or if you need the materials in a different format, email us at sustainable.transport@n-somerset.gov.uk.