Background

The Albert Avenue Area of Peasedown St John consists of two avenues; Frederick and Albert Avenues.  They form the sides of an elongated gyratory which also encloses an open space of local significance.  The gyratory provides access to houses and provides paths for through traffic to adjacent residential streets.  There are no traffic calming or speed restrictions, so a speeding and anti-social driving problem exist.  These combined with the physical layout of the area mean a high percentage of child accidents.

Scheme Objectives

Impacts

Environment has been improved both visually and in terms of access.  The Home Zone project led to funding for ‘Play Rangers’, a group formed to help develop children’s play activity and consult on the development of amenities.  The installation of new lighting has enhanced feelings of personal security.  Development of the residents group has changed the way people use the area and stimulate greater sense of community. The group is likely to continue to press for further development and improvement of the estate.

Progress - March 2005

Construction has been taking place over the quarter, including the raised road surface, imprinted areas, new car parking area, build outs and the erection of bollards.  Plans for additional car parking and the design for the central green area (to be funded by Somer Housing) and additional traffic calming (funded by B&NES) have been finalised and consulted upon.  Construction of these phases will commence at the beginning of March.