RESIDENTS in an area of Horfield are calling on Bristol City Council to clear up their streets.
People living in and around Bishopthorpe Road and surrounding Manor Farm streets have formed an action group to lobby the council for improvements to their area.
In their plea to the authority, they state: “We are a group of residents who care about our street and would like to improve the local environment by making the space safer, cleaner, greener and more pleasant for all residents.”
The residents are concerned that the area in front of the parade of shops is neglected, creating a health and safety hazard, as the wide pavement is broken and potholed, making it unsafe especially for the many vulnerable residents living nearby. Cars parked in a disorganised manner on the pavement also make it unsafe for pedestrians to access the shops.
They say there is only one small litter bin, which is often overflowing with rubbish, and the area is used as a fly-tipping space, including rubbish and furniture.
The campaigners have launched an online petition calling for:
• the pavement area in front of the shops to be resurfaced;
• improved provision of waste bins;
• signage to be erected to address fly-tipping;
• arranged marked parking bays on the asphalt area;
• the installation of large wooden pots, trees, planters to improve the local environment;
• the installation of a speed bump in front of the shops to enforce the 20mph speed limit.
The group believes that these changes will significantly improve the wellbeing of the local community, as well as complementing the new homes nearing completion on the opposite side of the road. You can sign the petition at: https://bit.ly/3NwejKN