Old York Road pedestrianisation: what do you think?

With lockdown rules being relaxed and shops and hospitality businesses reopening to customers, the council is asking local people for their views on the trial pedestrianisation of Old York Road.

Old York Road's bars and cafes have been offering customers more outside space to sit and socially distance following the pedestrianisation which came into effect earlier this month.

The current scheme mirrors last summer's pedestrianisation when similar measures were taken to support local businesses at a time when lockdown restrictions had been relaxed.

The council's business and economic development spokesman Cllr Aled Richards-Jones said:

"We are determined to do everything we can to support local businesses recover from the pandemic, especially in locations like Old York Road which has many hospitality businesses that need outdoor space and where pedestrianisation is relatively simple and straightforward to arrange."

To have your say about the pedestrianisation trial scheme, you can visit the council website here.

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