Public meeting called over town's one-way system
A public meeting is to be held in Welshpool to thrash out ongoing concerns about the town's controversial one-way system.
The town's Business Forum met last night (Monday) in an open session which was also attended by members of the public and Town Councillors concerned at Highways Agency plans to close Church Street for a week.
The street is set to close from May 18-22 for Scottish Power to carry out "essential work.
The Forum voted to convene a public meeting in Welshpool Town Hall to debate the ongoing issues surrounding the town's one-way system.
It was proposed that the meeting take place after the General Election and that the newly elected MP, Russell George AM, senior officials and officers of Powys County Council and senior Emergency Service representatives be asked to attend.
It was agreed to ask Welshpool Town Council to support the recommendations of the public meeting.
The Forum also voted to call on Welshpool Town Council to write to the Highways agency and Scottish Power calling for the Church Street scheme to be delayed until after the May Bank Holiday.
The Forum sought assurances from Scottish Power that all businesses to be affected are contacted immediately along with assurances on loss of power potential for town businesses while work is being carried out.
Assurances that all other options other than total road closure are considered are also being sought.
Councillor Graham Breeze, who had encouraged businesses to turn out in force for the meeting said he was delighted at the turnout.
Speaking after the meeting he said : "There were over 60 people packed into the council chamber and not one said they were happy with the one-way system.
"The meeting was also united in disbelief at a decision to close Church Street in the week leading up to May Bank Holiday," he said.
"There will be gridlock and traffic will be at a standstill for miles in all directions with everyone being forced to travel to the Railway Station and up Severn Road. It's absolute madness."
No date for the meeting has yet been confirmed
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