This is advance notification that there will be a phased closure of parts of Moorland Road until November 2011. This is so that Wales and West Utilities (WWU) can complete a £120,000 project to replace a gas main.

The map (provided by WWU) shows the phases of the closures, but your Councillors have expressed their concern:

Cllr Will Sandry said: “WWU have been in touch with the Moorland Road Traders, but when I spoke with them, the Traders either hadn’t heard about the closure or thought the closure would just be for one day.

I’m very worried about the effect on the independent businesses.  Moorland Road is the heart of the south of Bath and in a recession, the message must go out that it’s business as usual on Moorland Road.”

Cllr David Dixon added: “When I was Councillor for Walcot Ward, I dealt with endless complaints about WWU’s works on the A4 London Road last year. That was a project which over ran and I personally had difficulties getting any positive response from the company.”

Will and David are speaking with WWU with the expectation that they will:

• keep local residents informed of their plans, and progress;
• enable full access to the shops for pedestrians and wheelchair users;
• make sure that traffic diversions are appropriate;
• ensure that deliveries can take place to all the shops.