Issue

Specific problems cited were speeding traffic through the villages and over Radwell and Felmersham bridges, large buses in restricted narrow village roads (particularly, but not limited to Pavenham Road) , no safe crossing place in The High Road and the use of Moor End Road in Radwell as access to the stables and lakes.

Many suggestions were received regarding the solution to the problems with the use of speed-sensitive ‘slow down’ signs gaining most support.  Other suggestions included enforcing existing speed limits, creating traffic calming devices, re-routing school buses, traffic lights on Radwell Bridge, establishing a lollipop crossing at school start and finish times and using a gate or bollards to enforce the no through road status of Moor End Road.

Ensure existing traffic restrictions are obeyed.

Conduct comprehensive traffic survey. 

Encourage parishioners to walk within the Parish. 

Work with relevant authorities to provide solutions acceptable to parishioners.

Action Group

Felmersham & Radwell Parish Council

Beds County Council

School and commercial bus providers

Police Authority

Education Authority

Parishioners

More schoolchildren being delivered to the Lower School by car and bus has created the need for a safe drop-off area and parking zone.   Village Hall events also require parking spaces.  Two thirds of respondents thought that more parking spaces were required near Pinchmill Hall and Lower School.

Comments were also received on the severe lack of parking for visitors particularly near the Church and river.

Identify potential parking sites.

Work with partners to create sites.

Action Group

Felmersham & Radwell Parish Council

Beds County Council

Education Authority

Village Hall Committee

Local Landowners