Bramhall Park Road Toucan - Consultation

Overview

Stockport Council has successfully bid for funding from Active Travel England to progress the design and implementation of an upgraded route along Ladybrook Valley, between Ladybridge Road and Bramhall Park Road, for use by pedestrians and cyclists.

Construction of this is planned in phases from late 2024 and through 2025 – more information is on our web page here.

The scheme is part of our work with TfGM and Active Travel England to further unlock the health and environmental benefits of active travel. We are delivering a network of fully inclusive routes to make walk, wheel and cycle journeys safer and more attractive, and universally accessible for all.

The works along the Valley provide a missing link in an active travel route between Hazel Grove and Cheadle, with spurs and connections to local destinations and the wider active travel network.

Proposed Crossing – Bramhall Park Road

To further enhance the Ladybrook Valley connection and subject to additional funding, it is proposed to install a new Toucan Crossing on Bramhall Park Road at the access to Ladybrook Valley being upgraded (to a ramp) by the above project.

• A Toucan Crossing is a traffic signal-controlled crossing shared by pedestrians and cyclists. It will be similar to that installed a few years ago on Carrwood Road. The existing shared paths provide onward connection to Ladybrook Valley and Bramhall Park.

• It is also proposed to refurbish the existing steps into the park from Bramhall Park Road, opposite the access to Ladybrook Valley.

• The existing vehicle activated speed sign would be relocated.

• Delivery of the crossing would require the removal of up to 3 large trees from the verge of Bramhall Park Road, on approach to the crossing (opposite the park) - to be confirmed at detailed design. This is to provide safe visibility to and from the crossing in accordance with guidance and standards. We are unable to place the crossing in an alternative location due to constraints associated with the adjacent bridge and available widths needed for the shared paths. We will work with our Arboriculture and Ecology specialists on a landscaping plan for the scheme, which will include some replanting locally to include tree planting if suitable species, sizes and locations can be identified.

Bramhall Park Road Toucan Crossing Drawing

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Have Your Say

We would like your views on the proposed crossing, a public consultation is taking place between 25^th November and 5th January 2025.

Please consider the scheme drawing and information above and indicate whether or not you are in support of the proposals.

Stockport Council will not reply to all individuals but will collate, analyse, and consider all responses received and the feedback from the consultation will be used as part of the decision-making process prior to the implementation of any scheme.

If you would like a paper copy of this information and/or response form, or to discuss any of the above, please contact the team by phone on 0161 474 2299, email at walkcycle@stockport.gov.uk or by post at Services to Place, Stopford House, Stockport, SK1 3XE.

Why your views matter

We would like to hear your views on the proposals, and specifically to what extent you agree or disagree with them.

All responses to this consultation will be considered as part of the scheme development process prior to any implementation. Please be aware we may not be able to enter detailed correspondence with individuals about points raised.

It is intended that the scheme be reported to Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee with an anonymous summary of the responses received to this consultation.

For future updates on this scheme and to find out more about active travel across Stockport, visit www.stockport.gov.uk/topic/cycling-and-walking-in-stockport.

Committee details - Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee - Stockport Council