Public consultation – Nov to Dec 2014Public consultation – Nov to Dec 2014
Feedback gathered during the trial was used to develop a final scheme which was taken to consultation between 28 November and 19 December 2014.
In total, 735 households in the scheme area took part and provided feedback on the proposals for the area. The consultation results were presented to Waltham Forest Cabinet members on Tuesday 10 February 2015 where the plans for the Walthamstow Village were approved.
A full report detailing the results from the consultation is available to download.
The results from the consultation were used to develop a final scheme for the area which was constructed between spring and autumn 2015.
A summary of the consultation results is shown in the below table:
Proposal | % for | % against | % neutral | % don't know |
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Road closures and traffic directional changes - overall results | 44 | 41 | 12 | 3 |
Safer environment proposals | 74 | 13 | 11 | 2 |
Proposal | Result |
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Opening and closing time of the shared space on Orford Road | 51 per cent of respondents favoured the shared space on Orford Road to be closed from 10am to 10pm Monday to Sunday |
Top three improvements residents want to see in the area | • More trees across Walthamstow • Better pavements and street lighting on Barclay Path • An extended public square on Eden Road (Eden Village Square) |