On the Doorstep, Sunday 7th November

A few issues mentioned by Elm Grove residents today: the need for more cycle lanes and a safer experience for cyclists, particularly along Lewes Road. (We're focussing on transport as the Council is consultating on the city's transport planning strategy at the moment.) Speeding traffic in the area and unsafe parking - a fire engine called recently had to reverse out and go a longer route due to someone double-parked in the Shanklin Road area. There were some positive comments about the bus and train services. Anti-social behaviour including drug dealing and noise also came up.

The new "binvelopes" are popular on Newmarket Road, as they can be folded away after bin day so that rubbish in bin bags isn't left in the street. Some residents still need to get into the habit of taking them in though!