Issue - meetings

Joanne Plews from Eurovia will be present to provide an update on roadworks in the ward.

Attendees were asked to note an update from Joanne Plews on the Eurovia roadworks. The points made by Joanne included the following:

·         Eurovia were currently working on three highways projects in Leicester. These were the A50 corridor, the A563 along New Parks Way and the Aikman Avenue junction.

·         Eurovia were aware of the significant impact that the road works were having on residents and wanted to help us much as possible with any queries. Joanne therefore held three drop in sessions per week, to provide information and answer queries from residents. 

·         Joanne’s contact details were on each of the sites and there were weekly updates to keep people informed on what was happening.

·         Eurovia were keen to help and participate in community projects. Residents were asked to talk to Joanne if they knew of any community group that needed assistance.

·         It was anticipated that all the road works would be completed by the end of May 2016. 

The meeting will receive an update on road works in the ward.

John Dowson from the Leicester City Council Transport Strategy team gave an update on the Leicester Northwest highways and transport project between the county and city which aimed to improve road networks along the A50 corridor, towards the A47 and the A6 and roads around the western by-pass and outer ring road.

The first phase of works had commenced in July and had impacted on the area around the Glenfield Hospital, New Parks Way and Groby Road. The road works were being carried out in response to significant growth and employment opportunities that were anticipated in the area over the next few years. Increased traffic was expected and the highway improvements would also make the roads safer.

Joanne Plews, Public Liaison Officer from Eurovia, the company which was carrying out the roadworks was then introduced to the meeting. Joanne stated that the company was aware of the impact on the community and she was there to try to ease that impact on residents. Joanne held four drop- in sessions per week and was trying to find key areas where she would be accessible for members of the public. Amongst other venues, Joanne used Glenfield Library, Leicestershire County Council foyer and New Parks Library. Information about the road works was displayed on notice boards around the area and Joanne asked people to contact her with any queries or concerns they may have.

It was also Eurovia’s practice to put something back into the community and the company had already helped with a number of projects, including a garden a New College. Joanne welcomed ideas for new projects that Eurovia might be able to help with and asked people to contact her with suggestions.

John Dowson, from Leicester City Council, Transport Strategy will provide an update on highways and transport issues.

John Dowson from the Leicester City Council Transport Strategy team gave an update on the Leicester Northwest highways and transport project between the county and city which aimed to improve road networks along the A50 corridor, towards the A47 and the A6 and roads around the western by-pass and outer ring road.

The first phase of works would commence on 13^th July and impact on the area around the Glenfield Hospital, New Parks Way and Groby Road. The first phase was expected to last 15 months and at times lead to lane restrictions. People were being asked to make alternative arrangements and find alternative routes to avoid disruption. Plans of the works were on display at the meeting and it was agreed to make these available to the Beaumont Leys Library for public display.

The Chair thanked John for attending the meeting and the public were invited to put any questions in writing to John Dowson, at 2^nd Floor, City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1FZ.