| Group | Quick Reference | What is the idea? | Where will it be? | Cost? | Why do you think we need this in Nailsea? | Additional Information | Number of consildated responses | Short Decision | Council Comments |
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| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Footpaths - highstreet | A footpath along the whole high street in nailsea. | On the high street in front of houses 9 - 15 | 180K | This will connect the footpath the whole way along the high street, it will make it safer for those who live in the houses along the stretch of the road. It’s so dangerous with speeding drivers everyday whilst I try to cross the road with my children as I walk them to school. We have to Cross the road and cross back again at already busy times of the day. It will also help those who use the buses as they will not have to cross a busy road when they get off the bus. I’m pretty sure it was agreed the residents would give up land to allow room for the footpath. If this isn’t possible then speed bumps or a crossing for the houses and a crossing by the bus stop to cross back Or road signs to signal to drivers to slow down as children are crossing the road or a change in the speed limit. If this isn’t some thing nailsea town council can do, would you at least be able to chase this up with northsomerset please? It might help it along a bit? | North Somerset council were looking in to this in 2020 despite emails being sent I have heard nothing since. It would be great for this to be pushed along before it’s too late and someone is hurt. | 1 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to it being outside of the Council's gift. |
| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Footpath - Engine Lane/Blackfriars Road into the Rugby Club | 3) Footpath from Engine Lane/Blackfriars Road into the Rugby Club | To encourage rugby club members to park on Blackfriars Road, or use parking available on sites along Blackfriars Road. Many of these sponsor the rugby club so I would assume would allow people to use there car parks ratehr than park onEngine Lane, The Bramleys, Worcester Gardens as at present. When the housing development on Engine Lane starts to become occupied the number of potential vehicles using Engine Lane will more than DOUBLE present usage. This is going to be an increasing problem brought about by NTC's willingness to developing site so must do something to calm the issues on Engine Lane. | 1 | Maybe | The Council voted this item as 'Maybe'. There is potential for this item to be taken on as a project, but more research will need to be done on this. |
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| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Festival Way - Bridle Path | Please use some of the money (and it would only need a relatively small amount) to widen and resurface the Festival Way bridle path. It's heavily used be mothers with pushchairs and toddlers, older children going to school, cyclists and walkers as well as people simply using it to get to town. The cyclists are becoming more and more numerous, many don't have (or bother to use) bells and the path is becoming increasingly dangerous as well as muddy whenever there's more than a shower. | Festival Way and Scotch Horn. | 1 | Yes | The Council voted this item as 'Yes' as a potential use for funds from Capital Receipts. | |||
| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Golden Valley Bridleway | Widening and resurface of the non-tarmac part of the Golden Valley bridleway, implementing a camber to it so that water runs off of it, rather than pooling on it. | Golden Valley Bridleway | It will make Golden Valley Bridleway more weather resistant, nicer to both walk and ride on and prevent muddy patches from forming (hopefully). It will also make passing different users safer, as it will allow, say, a cyclist with slick road tyres to pass a dog walker with a wide berth while not risking wrecking on a potentially slippery verge or make passing horses a much safer and quicker affair, as well as helping let Nailsea's segment of NCR 33 make a good impression. | 1 | Yes | The Council voted this item as 'Yes' as a potential use for funds from Capital Receipts. | ||
| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Footpaths - General | To put hardcore (similar to that at Backwell lake) on popular footpaths that surround the town Repairing roads and footpaths. In general footpaths in Nailsea are appalling and a danger especially disabled people. | key footpaths through/ on the outskirts the town which run through fields and are susceptible to becoming very muddy during the winter. | Nailsea is an active town, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Many people enjoy walking, a solitary or social, relaxed or energetic, activity with no expectation to spend money and which benefits both physical and mental health, but may be put off in wet weather. The two groups most impacted by the muddy winter paths are; More physically vulnerable people who become concerned about slipping and hurting themselves as the paths that cross fields become mud ice rinks. More financially vulnerable people who may have limited footwear and so are more concerned about ruining their only pair of shoes. This group is also more vulnerable to slipping as their footwear may not have particularly good grips or ankle support. Farmers will also benefit as when the footpaths become muddy people step off the path to bypass the worst effected areas. The path then becomes wider and starts to encroach on cropped areas. By putting some hardcore down the footpaths will remain more accessible all year round and walkers will be far less tempted to step off the designated path and inadvertently damage crops. | 3 | Maybe | The Council voted this item as 'Maybe'. There is potential for this item to be taken on as a project, but more research will need to be done on this. |
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| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Footpaths - Weed Clearing and Leaf Litter | To clear (tarmac) paths of weeds and leaf litter. Particularly pedestrian paths eg the one which goes from opposite Cheddar Close to Broom Farm Close (running parallel between Queens Road and The Perrings. To clear leaf litter from drains on footpaths To cut overhanging bushes from footpaths To improve pavements. Additional Seating in the precinct to encourage more social interaction. | All footpaths in Nailsea | Nailsea footpaths are in a poor state which is dangerous to elderly and wheel hair users. Nailsea PATHS are being LOST TO WEEDS AND LEAF LITTER. Tarmac footpaths, NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH FOOTPATHS IN FIELDS. | 1 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to it being outside of the Council's gift. |
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| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Pavement Resurfacing | A complete resurface of all the pavements in Nailsea. I would like you, to experience the drive into - Ash Hayes Drive. Which is a Cul-De-Sac off Ash Hayes Road…(The Top Part by the Underpass)..And also, to walk along the pavements I have realised since living here that it is a major pedestrian route to local Housing Estates -Shops & School. The number of times I have stumbled and also witnessed from my front window, other people struggling with shopping and heavy items trying to find a steady footing. Along the uneven pavements. I would like to see the badly needed repairs & resurfacing. In Ash Hayes DRIVE. | Many of the Town's pavements have not been resurfaced since they were dug up for cable installations nearly thirty years ago. Some of the pavements, particularly along Trendlewood Way between Cherrington Road and Birchdene are so bad there is no top surface left and all the service covers are above pavement level. The uneven surfaces are trip hazards for pedestrians and painful and dangerous for wheelchair users. A lot of the pathways that provide 'safe' routes to the town centre are equally as bad, for example the path along Trendlewood Park between Avening Close, Tetbury Gardens and Golden Valley. Again the top surface has completely worn away in places. | A lot! But it would only be a one off expense a if a decent job is done . I know the pavements are the responsibility of North Somerset Highways but they are never going to have money to put towards such a widespread project and short term repairs here and there do not alleviate the problem. The Town Council would not be left with any expensive maintenance or running costs with this project | The Town Council want to encourage people to walk into the centre and support the local shops in an environmentally friendly way. A decent network of pavements will help this. I have friends who recently moved to Meadway Avenue so that they could be within walking distance of local amenities and they have been shocked by the state of their pavements. | 2 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to it being outside of the Council's gift. |
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| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Pathway - Sawyers Arms | 1) A pavement or pathway is needed on the high street from Tesco all the way to the bus stop by the Sawyers arms pub. This has been proposed several times and North Somerset Council have been involved. | Sawyers Arms | 1 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to it being outside of the Council's gift. |
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| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Hedge Trimming | Also to tidy the undergrowth on each side of the Mizzymead underpass including brambles overhanding the foot path. Cutting back bramble over growths more often in June/ July - Netherton way 2) Encourage home owners to cut back hedging that overhang public footways - these are difficult for people with varying forms of disability to negotiate and often result in the need to walk on the road | Mizzymead Underpass Netherton Wood lane Next to nothing if you use social media to get the message across or do a letter drop at miminal cost.... hedge management is the responsibility of the home owner | 4 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to it being outside of the Council's gift. Residents can contact NSDC regarding ownership and responsibility of overgrowing flora matter for further advise. |
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| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Removal of Trees | The removal and clear up of evergreen trees. | The trees are by the junction of Pound Lane and Fryth Way. | No idea. | The trees are now very large. It is an eyesore with fly tipping, anti social behaviour and a haven for pigeons to roost in the trees and the mess on the footpath and people. There are also some deciduous trees in this area which if the evergreens were removed could bee seen and might thrive with some sunlight. Walking through this area now is most unpleasant and is part of the footpath used by residents of Kingsmead, Causeway View and others to reach the town. | 1 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to it being outside of the Council's gift. |
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| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Tree pollarding - Waitrose | For the owner to arrange pollarding the trees (except TPO one) To finance the Pollarding of the trees around Waitrose Car Park (not the TPO one). | Surrounding Waitrose car park | £200+ per tree quote GREEN PLANET | To help keep drain/gullies & pavement areas clearer & prevent flooding Link Rd/Stockway North bus stops. | 2 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to it being outside of the Council's gift. |
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| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Pedestrianise Highstreet | Pedestrianize the High Street - cobble stone the road 7. Once the heavy lorries have been banned relay the brick paving on High st, the surface has become very uneven. I agree with the 20mph High Street speed limit and no HGV's. I would like to see the High Street pedestrianised. Pedestrianise shopping area from Weatherspoons/Colliers Walk/Somerset Sq/High Street to Brockway junction (opposite Tesco). New level paved surface free of all traffic - including cycles! | High Street | To attract more footfall and encourage people to go out. Nailsea looks drab! To attract shoppers to a traffic free safe zone where parking available v. close - there are 3 car parks surrounding this area. | 5 | Yes | The Council voted this item as 'Yes' as a potential use for funds from Capital Receipts. | ||
| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Pedestrianise Highstreet | No traffic in High Street - cobble stone the road | High Street | To attract more footfall and encourage people to go out. Nailsea looks drab! | Yes | The Council voted this item as 'Yes' as a potential use for funds from Capital Receipts. | |||
| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Pavement Widening - Station Road | Safety measures along Station Road, there are two schools here, a narrow pavement and fast traffic, it’s a recipe for someone getting hurt. People (elderly and children) are constantly stepping off into the road to allow others to pass. | Could the fenced off patch of green be used as a social space, brambles currently cower over the pavements making the pavement even more crowded. The Council never seem to issue the owner of this square a Notice to clear back the foliage. | 1 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to land ownership |
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| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Pathway - Trendlewood | Path from existing footpath to the st Francis rear gate and the playground in trendlewood. Impossible to get buggies over muddy ground. Also playground needs improving | Trendlewood existing site | £20 k maybe?? | To improve facilities and access to playground | 1 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to land ownership |
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| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Footpath | Footpath from Engine Lane/Blackfriars Road into the Rugby Club | 1 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to land ownership |
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| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Dry Stone Wall | Repair/rebuild the dry stone wall in Engine Lane, Nailsea | Engine Lane, Nailsea | Costs would be for labour only as much of the materials (Nailsea Flats) are already on site. Also, I understand, should extra be required, the Council have stored a very large quantity of Nailsea flats. These were taken from Engine Lane during the works carried out by National Grid. Many people would be keen to volunteer to repair the wall and learn a new skill. | Dry stone walls are an historic feature of Nailsea and the surrounding area. It makes sense to repair an existing wall rather than building a new wall in a position that has never had this type of wall. Dry stone walls are a haven for small mammals, amphibians, insects and birds so, as most of the grass and trees have been destroyed by the current building works, I feel it would be right to improve the conditions for wildlife to compensate for this loss. It would enhance the look of the new housing and make site more attractive to potential buyers. | I hope you will feel you are able to embrace this idea. I am sure, if this idea were to be put to the building company, Barratt Homes, they would wish to be seen as keen to help replace some of the wildlife lost. Repairing this wall will show that Nailsea Town Council has wildlife at its heart. | 1 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to land ownership. This is being addressed by the developers. |
| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Underpass - Stockway North | get rid on the ugly underpass on stockway north Filling in the anti-social underpasses. | Stockway North | 2 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to very high cost to fill in. |
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| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Underpass - Mizzymead Road | the underpass in Mizzymead road to be removed. | Mizzymead Road | 1 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to very high cost to fill in. |
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| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Pavements/Paths | To improve the pavements in the Town. Many of the pavements are so bad the top surface has almost gone, they are uneven where cable was installed years ago and ironwork is raised in many places. Improve the condition of the footpaths through the houses. Repair the surface, cut back vegetation to allow full width and allow the lights to be more effective. Pavements cleared of overhanging brambles, bushes, very difficult to keep space between people without stepping into road or onto someone’s garden. Perhaps a letter could be sent to households with gardens growing onto pavements. I could give three examples near to my home address. Top priority - pavements around Nailsea needs attention as a lot are dangerous for older people. Another huge problem for parents with pushchairs and those on mobility scooters is the poor surfaces of many pavements and the cutting back of vegetation by both the council and particularly private property owners. An example of this is along the boundary of Mizzymead Road and Nailsea School and the footpath that runs along the school boundary between Ash Hayes Road and Ash Hayes Drive, but there are many more areas. I don’t think that grand plans are required, just an effort to makeNailsea a pleasant place to live and get around, however you travel. Perhaps money should be put into maintenance rather than buildings. I'd like to see heavily used pavements made more pram/wheelchair friendly to improve accessibility and active transport. 2. The pavements around the town, including parts of millenium green are very uneven and for those less sure of foot there are trip hazards everywhere. | On all residential roads in Nailsea. Mizzymead Road and Trendlewood Way are particularly bad Most paths seem to need some attention | No idea, no where near as much as a possible compensation claim for someone falling and injuring themselves | If it is safer and more pleasant to walk on the pavements it will encourage people to walk more which will be better for residents health and help ease the parking problems in Nailsea. As an elderly resident it is an increased hazard for me but it will be of benefit to all the community, i.e. young early walkers, parents with pushchairs and prams, wheelchair users. It would encourage people to walk into the town centre, schools, or just to exercise on dry, firm paths. | With an increasingly elderly population and fewer buses more people are using walking frames and shopping bags on wheels and powered mobility aids so decent pavements are even more necessary. | 8 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to it being outside of the Council's gift. |
| PAVEMENTS/ PATHS | Pavements - Accessibility | Improved accessibility for both the visually impaired by providing more textured crossing points of the right colour and more dropped kerbs for those who need it, including the visually impaired, as well as potentially widening the pavements in the some places by "shifting" the road or sacrificing one substandard pavement on one side of a road to make a decent pavement on the other side. | All over town. | Nailsea could be more accessible for disabled people. At the moment, we have a load of dropped kerbs for crossings where there are no yellow textured paving slabs, as well as places where there should be dropped kerbs but aren't. Additionally, there seem to be a number of light-controlled crossings that use yellow tactile slabs when they should be red and should stretch across the entire pavement behind them to allow visually impaired people to know that there is a crossing there. | 1 | No | The Council voted this item as 'No'. It will not be looked into further. This item was declined due to it being outside of the Council's gift. |
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