Walking and cycling improvements proposed in Gorleston

Norfolk County Council are asking for feedback on proposals to improve Middleton Road in Gorleston so that more people choose to walk, wheel or cycle. 

The proposed route would provide safe cycle access between South and North Gorleston, serving the local college and town amenities and see a number of safety improvements for those on foot, including new zebra crossings and raised junctions at all side roads. 

Cllr Graham Plant, Norfolk County Council's cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and transport and local ward councillor for the area said: "Working with the borough council, Middleton Road was identified as a key location to improve cycle links to the college and town amenities and provide a safer environment for everyone using the area. 

"We'd like anyone who lives in or regularly travels through this area by any mode to share their views. The feedback we receive will be carefully considered and provide valuable information as we shape the final proposed design for the project". 

All information relating to the public consultation can be viewed at www.norfolk.gov.uk/middletonroad where there is also an online survey to complete. 

Large copies of the plans are also available to view and takeaway from Gorleston Library. 

The deadline for responses is Sunday 24 November. 

This project was identified as a priority scheme in the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Gorleston (consulted on in July 2021) and is supported by Great Yarmouth Borough Council.   

The work is estimated to cost £500,000 and would be funded by the Governments Active Travel Fund. 

Norfolk County Council Net Zero 

Encouraging more people to use the bus and other sustainable travel options is key to our ambitious aims of achieving net-zero in Norfolk by 2030. 

Norfolk County Council has committed to achieve 'net zero' carbon emissions on its estates by 2030, but within its wider area, to work with partners towards 'carbon neutrality'. This also supports the government's ambition for a net zero country by 2050. 

We will achieve this by implementing carbon conscious ways of working across our buildings and supply chain; putting in place the right infrastructure across the county to support the move towards net-zero; and by working together with partners to lead and inspire our colleagues, citizens, communities, and businesses to take action and play their part in protecting Norfolk for future generations.