Streetscape Update

Published: 12 July 2023

The Parish Council has submitted a design report covering recommended improvements along Thame Road to Buckinghamshire Council.

The recommendations from the design report include: the removal of the existing traffic-calming islands, improved crossing facilities, and visual narrowing of the road. These can also be seen on the accompanying image

Background
Improving Thame Road was identified as one of the most popular measures during public consultation on the Streetscape project in 2022.

There is designated funding available for improvements to Thame Road from Section 106 developer contributions, however, it is time-limited.

As a result, the Parish Council asked consultants, Phil Jones Associates, to develop initial feasibility designs for Thame Road for submission to Buckinghamshire Council. It is hoped the design work will encourage Buckinghamshire Council to use the Section 106 funding that has been allocated for walking and cycling improvements to Thame Road before it expires.

Further information
The Streetscape project aims to make it easier and safer for those living and working in Haddenham to move around the village by reviewing options to create a better balance of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles within the village.

Further information on the project, including the background, design ideas for various locations around the village, and details of the public consultation carried out to date, is available on the Streetscape project page.