The FOCUS Team made a promise to keep fighting until something is done by the City Council to make sure that the concerns of local people are listened to and acted upon, to help reduce the dangers relating to traffic on the Gunthorpe Road!

The Police have now undertaken a survey of the road, and have shown proof of speeding along the road (see page 1 and page 2 of their findings) . Now is your chance to help the team by adding your weight to the petition!

Resident Statements:

“When will residents see proper road safety measures for Gunthorpe Road?”  - Gunthorpe Road Resident

"Given the proposed development of some 1200 homes nearby, shoppers trying to access the Werrington Centre, the fact that there are already two schools, one pub, shops, several roads leading off it and the fact that Gunthorpe Road is supposed to a “residential road”, when are the Council going to act to resolve the problems incurred by us residents?" - Coniston Road Resident

"We need propoer consultation, so that residents can share their experiences and ensure that the road is made safe for our kids." - Ullswater Avenue Resident

"In August 2005, Transport Planning Officers at the Town Hall confirmed Gunthorpe Road had scored high on their research and was identified as a stretch of road in need of attention. Since then, all we have seen is the introduction of Vehicle activated signs!!?" - Cllr Darren Fower 

"We need work to ensure improved visibility and structural changes to allow enforced slowing of speeds and safety to those resident who live along these roads." - Rydal Court Resident 

"There is a need for the City Council to install a crossing outside Norwood School to enable people during and outside school times to cross the road." - Gunthorpe Road Resident