For the last few years, the people of Forge Manor, Chinley and the wider area have been lobbying for the construction of a footpath connecting the Forge Manor estate to Buxton Road between the Peak school and Chinley Primary school.
Whilst there are far reaching benefits for this proposal, there are two important safety related benefits which improve safety for both road users and pedestrians.
Green Lane bridge & road
- The footpath would allow pedestrians to walk to Buxton Road from
the Forge Manor estate without the need to walk up the bottom of
green lane over a narrow road bridge and section of road with fast
traffic, limited visibility and no pavement.
- This section of road is a known local accident hotspot and whilst
thankfully it is yet to involve a pedestrian, the risk remains
whilst all pedestrians are forced to use this road bridge due to a
lack of safer alternatives.
- Given the schools on Buxton Road and the number of parents &
children walking to school using this route at certain times of
days means the risk of a serious or fatal traffic accident
(potentially involving children) at these times can be significant.
Fortunately, this has not yet occurred, but the provision of a safe
alternative (such as an alternative footpath) would significantly
mitigate the risk pedestrians and other road users are exposed
to.
Chinley primary school parking
- Parking to support the safe drop off and pick up of the children
attending Chinley primary school is currently woefully insufficient
and the provision of a safe alternative route for parents and
children to walk between the Forge Manor Estate will significantly
reduce the number of cars doing the school run, helping to
alleviate this issue.
- Whilst this will support government initiatives to reduce road
traffic and encourage low carbon transport methods, the current
pick up / drop off provision carries significant risk for parents
dropping children off, the children themselves and other road users
which is exacerbated with such congested and uncertain traffic
arrangements being a risk to all road users and pedestrians.
- The provision of a safe alternative (such as an alternative
footpath) would significantly mitigate the risk road users and
pedestrians are exposed to.
Over the last couple of years, people with a vested interest in this project have worked collaboratively and proactively with the local council, Wainhomes and other key stakeholders to give this proposal the best chance of becoming a reality.
Unfortunately, it has now been confirmed that the main item preventing discussions from progressing to allow delivery of the footpath is the council agreeing to the adoption of the road bridge on the Forge Manor estate between Blackbrook drive and Hadfield drive. Once this agreement is in place, Wainhomes have confirmed that they will be able to reengage with discussions to progress the footpath proposals through to delivery.
Over the last couple of years, people with a vested interest in this project have worked collaboratively and proactively with the local council, Wainhomes and other key stakeholders to give this proposal the best chance of becoming a reality.
Unfortunately, it has now been confirmed that the main item
preventing discussions from progressing to allow delivery of the
footpath is the council agreeing to the adoption of the road bridge
on the Forge Manor estate between Blackbrook drive and Hadfield
drive. Once this agreement is in place, Wainhomes have confirmed
that they will be able to reengage with discussions to progress the
footpath proposals through to delivery.
Started by: Lawrence Myatt
This ePetition runs from 23/11/2024 to 09/03/2025.
544 people have signed this ePetition.