Nuneaton Town Centre Access and Movement Engagement Survey
Overview
Warwickshire County Council is sharing proposals to improve access and movement in Nuneaton town centre.
The proposals complement the work brought forward through the Transforming Nuneaton Programme to improve the town centre through redevelopment and supporting highway infrastructure.
The objectives of the Nuneaton Town Centre Access and Movement Proposals are to:
- Make it more convenient to travel to the town centre by bus
- Improve connectivity for cyclists and enhance the environment for pedestrians
- Improve accessibility for Blue Badge holders and people using taxis
- Manage deliveries made to and by businesses
- Improve information on parking provision in the town
- Create a more attractive town centre and pleasant space for people to enjoy
The key elements of the proposals are:
- Bus Improvements
- To open up Abbey Street and Harefield Road for buses going into the bus station. Buses to exit the bus station onto the A444 Newton Road as currently in place.
- To upgrade the junction of Abbey Street and the Ringway to allow bus access into the town centre whilst installing new access restrictions at the ends of Abbey Road and Harefield Road to restrict access to bus only.
- New bus stops introduced to serve Grayson Place and the town centre.
- Existing bus stops on the Ringway to be upgraded with new shelters, lighting, benches and real-time information displays.
- Cars, Taxis and Delivery Vehicles
- To bring taxis closer to the town centre by providing a formal taxi bay on Newdegate Street (evening only).
- Blue Badge Holder parking to be located on the edge of the pedestrian zone to provide convenient access.
- Dedicated parking for delivery drivers to be provided to enable convenient access to take-away food outlets.
- No stopping restrictions are proposed along Dugdale Street to prevent on-street parking and enable lorries to manoeuvre more easily.
- Variable Message Signs (VMS) are proposed to be located around the ringway to display available parking spaces in town centre car parks.
- Pedestrians and Cyclists
- To remove unpermitted vehicles within the pedestrianised zone.
- Cycling to be permitted within pedestrian zone along Abbey Street, Newdegate Street and Coventry Street.
- New secure cycle parking to be installed at key central locations.
- New crossing points to be provided across the Ringway for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Paving, Landscaping and Street Furniture
- To provide features such as trees, shrubs and plants that could be included in the design to improve the appearance of the streets. These could be provided as permanent features or as temporary features such as planters or hanging baskets which can be moved when required.
- To lay new paving within the pedestrian zone in order to improve the appearance of the town centre.
- To provide bright, modern lighting to ensure the town centre remains well lit during dark evenings.
- To provide attractive street furniture, in keeping with the plants and landscaping design, to make the town centre fresh and inviting.
The following artist impressions show how Abbey Street and Newdegate Street could look.
Click here to view larger images of the artist impressions
We invite you to tell us about your views on the proposals and how they could be improved to inform decisions on next steps.
At present there is no funding for our proposals.
Additional information about the proposals can be found in the ‘Nuneaton Town Centre Access and Movement: Public Information Document’ at the bottom of this page, as well as more detail of the plans in the 'Nuneaton Town Centre Access and Movement Engagement Event Banner' also located at the bottom of this page.
Related links
For further information on the proposals, please see the related links below. (Please note, these will open in a new tab).
Transforming Nuneaton Programme
Warwickshire's Bus Service Improvement Plan (2024)
Warwickshire's Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan
Why your views matter
As a person who lives, works, studies or visits Nuneaton town centre, or as a member representing a business or organisation based in the town centre, we would like your views on the proposals to address access and movement in the area. Your views are important to help us develop our proposals further.
How to take part
You can put forward your views either individually or as part of a group in the following ways:
- Complete our online survey by clicking on the link below
- You can request a paper copy of the survey in an alternative format or language by email nuneatontc@warwickshire.gov.uk or by telephone 01926 410410
- You can also respond directly in writing to Warwickshire County Council, Nuneaton Town Centre Access and Movement Engagement Event, Customer Service Centre, Shire Hall, Market Place, Warwick CV34 4RL
What happens next
The feedback provided by the community will be reviewed and used to refine the proposals.
Subsequently, Warwickshire County Council will take the lead in seeking funding to secure further development and implementation of the proposals.
Please give us your views
Events
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Public Exhibition on the Proposals @ United Reformed Church
From 23 Nov 2024 at 10:00 to 23 Nov 2024 at 13:00Proposal will be exhibited to the public at the United Reformed Church, 2 Chapel Street, Nuneaton, CV11 5QH.
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Public Exhibition on the Proposals @ United Reformed Church
From 27 Nov 2024 at 12:00 to 27 Nov 2024 at 15:00Proposal will be exhibited to the public at the United Reformed Church, 2 Chapel Street, Nuneaton, CV11 5QH.
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Public Exhibition on the Proposals @ United Reformed Church
From 30 Nov 2024 at 10:00 to 30 Nov 2024 at 13:00Proposal will be exhibited to the public at the United Reformed Church, 2 Chapel Street, Nuneaton, CV11 5QH.
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Online Workshop with the Public
From 3 Dec 2024 at 17:00 to 3 Dec 2024 at 18:30Online workshop joining instructions:
Click on the link to join the workshop at the bottom of this webpage.
Or join via the Meeting ID and Passcode below.
Meeting ID: 323 030 984 759
Passcode: hjgi7J
The session will be run on Microsoft Teams. If you are using a tablet or computer you can use your browser. If you use a mobile phone you may be prompted to download the free Microsoft Teams App and join as a guest. If you need more help accessing Teams on the 'Help to access' link at the bottom of the page.
Areas
- District: Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough
Audiences
- Anyone from any background
- Black and minority ethnic people
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual people, Transgender people (LGBT)
- Carers
- Parents
- All ages
- Young people
- Adults
- Older people
- People with disabilities
- People with long term conditions
- Local residents
- All Warwickshire residents
- Volunteers
- Teachers
- Community Groups
- Voluntary and third sector organisations
- Businesses
- Elected members
Interests
- Roads and travel
- Policies, plans and strategies
- Communities
- Transport and economy
- Community services
- Engagement and surveys
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