Clifton protesters against pedestrianisation block traffic with coffin – live updates

Tons of are anticipated to march right this moment towards pedestrianisation plans, based on protest organisers.

Inexperienced Councillor Paula O’Rourke has confirmed a piece of Princess Victoria Street in Clifton Village will near basic site visitors in an 18-month experimental site visitors order. She hopes the trial will have the ability to begin in July.

Greater than 500 folks have objected to the pedestrianisation, which will stretch from The Quadrant to Miles Morgan Travel — and a protest is scheduled for 11am right this moment (June 8).

We may have updates on the demonstration on this dwell weblog. Scroll down for the most recent updates.

One of many organisers stated folks will block Princess Victoria Avenue from 11am „for so long as they wish to stand and have a voice“. He expects lots of to affix a march across the village.

Critics of the plans worry the impression on buyers‘ entry and deliveries to companies, and congestion within the village. They declare there was an absence of session.

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Ms O’Rourke insisted there was a full session together with 2,000 letters to residents. A survey was dwell for six weeks in December and January.

You’ll be able to learn our full report on the scheme here. Scroll down for updates on the protest.