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Decision details

Clapton Road and Redfield Road Pedestrian Improvements (WL)

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport Delivery

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Provide improved pedestrian facilities between residential areas and three schools (Longvernal primary School, St John’s C of E Primary School and Somervale Secondary School).
The proposed works include two zebra crossings, widened footways, mobility crossings, continuous footways and a section of new footway.

Decision:

To approve the £500,000 capital allocation for the Clapton Road and Redfield Road proposed pedestrian improvements project.

Reasons for the decision:

This scheme was identified through the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) as a strategic pedestrian route linking three schools in Midsomer Norton.

Alternative options considered:

The possibility of CRSTS 1 funding has been considered to fund the construction but currently this is not an option.

Publication date: 19/11/2025

Date of decision: 19/11/2025

Effective from: 27/11/2025

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