Ordsall residents encouraged to share views on Neighbourhood Scheme proposals

Salford City Council has launched an engagement programme on proposals to make walking, wheeling, and cycling in Ordsall safer and easier. The improvement project – Ordsall Neighbourhood Scheme – is backed by £4 million funding from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS) programme subject to approvals, and is all about encouraging more active and accessible ways to get around.

Adding new routes and better connections to the Bee Network, the scheme proposals include making walking, wheeling and cycling safer and easier, better access to schools, parks, shops and public transport, reconnecting communities divided by busy roads and making changes to support healthier lifestyles and cleaner air.

Several bus stops on Ordsall Lane, Eccles New Road, Phoebe Street, Regent Road and Robert Hall Street would be also be improved, with new raised platforms and moved to better spots, making them easier to reach with new crossings.

The proposals cover four areas:
Area 1: Eccles New Road, Howard Street, King William Street
Area 2: Gloucester Street, Goodiers Drive, Robert Hall Street
Area 3: Colman Gardens, Ordsall Park, Phoebe Street, West Craven Street
Area 4: Oldfield Road, Ordsall Lane, Taylorson Street

Residents, local stakeholders and community groups can complete the survey or join a drop-in session on Wednesday 14 January between 10am - 7:30pm or a virtual event on Teams on Thursday 22 January at 1pm.

Councillor Mike McCusker, Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development at Salford City Council said:

“Creating safer, greener, and more connected spaces for everyone is a key priority. With many local journeys around Ordsall being harder than they should be because of busy roads and limited lighting or safe crossings, this scheme aims to change that. So, I would encourage people to tell us what they think about the proposals, either through our survey or by attending a drop-in session or virtual event in January, which will help us to shape the future plans of the scheme.”