Guildhall Walk residents: positive and negative impacts

Summary

• Residents felt that the temporary road closure made Guildhall Walk a safer walking route (86%), it allowed for more space down the road (86%) as well as making the area quieter with the reduction of traffic noises (86%). Residents also liked the reduced levels of vehicles in the area (71%) and that there was a better sense of community since the road closure (71%)
• One resident reporting a negative impact felt the closure had caused parking and access issues, an increase in antisocial behaviour and no improvements to cycling or walking safety

Base: Residents reporting a positive impact (7*) | *Caution small base

This chart shows the positive ways in which the road closure has impacted residents. The most popular positive impact was that the closure made for a safer walking route along Guildhall Walk (86%).

Base: Residents reporting a negative impact (1*) | *Caution small base

This chart shows the negative ways in which the road closure has impacted residents. One resident felt that the closure caused parking issues and access issues, had not improved cycling and walking safety and that there was more noise and antisocial behaviour in the area.