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New campaign launched to revitalise ‘neglected’ high street
Residents, businesses and community members in east Bristol are launching a new campaign to demand change to a “neglected” high street.
The St Mark’s Road Community Group say their “Six to Fix” initiative aims to tackle “the long-standing issues plaguing this vital artery of our community”.
The campaign for St Mark’s Road in Easton is calling on the council to fix the potholes, signs, cycle lane, pavements, parking and loading.
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A spokesperson for St Mark’s Road Community Group said: “For far too long, the heart of our neighbourhood has been neglected, and the community has had enough.
“The “Six to Fix” campaign shines a spotlight on the pressing concerns that have been swept under the rug for too long.
“This grassroots movement demands immediate attention and action from our local authority.”
The St Mark’s Community Group in Easton have launched a la new campaign to demand change to their “neglected” local high street – photo: Bristol Sweet Mart
The campaign – which is being spearheaded by St Mark’s Road Community Group co-chair and local businessman Abdul Malik – is making the following demands:
- Potholes have turned our street into a hazardous maze, putting residents at risk. We demand a safer journey for all, and it starts with fixing our crumbling road.
- Navigating St Mark’s Road has become a daunting task due to confusing and neglected signs. Our community deserves clear directions to navigate smoothly and safely, we also feel that the roads success in terms of unity, a destination and the people who make it great should be highlighted in murals and signage.
- Sidewalks in disrepair force pedestrians to navigate through obstacles. We are wanting to take back our walkway to ensure a safe and pleasant journey for everyone including those who are less able to climb the mountainous pavements
- Our cycle lane has become a danger zone rather than a haven for cyclists. It’s time to provide a safe path, allowing cyclists to ride without fear
- Parking chaos has reached a breaking point, affecting our daily lives. We aim to restore order and sanity to our streets – people are using our road as a car park for the local train station.
- We want to have dedicated space for our off loading lorries and for this we need a dedicated loading space on or near the road.
The Six to Fix campaign is set to officially launch at 4.30pm on Thursday and “will last as long as it has to until the road is fixed”.
Residents, community leaders and concerned citizens are invited to gather outside the St Mark’s Baptist Church for the launch.
“Join us in this movement for a brighter, safer, and more vibrant future for St Mark’s Road in Easton. Together, we can spark the change that has been long overdue,” the spokesperson added.
Main photo: Louis Inglis
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