Guildhall Walk road closure: summary of negative impact

Summary

• The most common negative impact reported for businesses was that the closure caused access issues for deliveries (57%) and parking problems for staff and customers (43%)
• Both residents and visitors reported that the closure caused parking issues, access issues and more antisocial behaviour

This chart shows the negative impact of the road closure on businesses. The most common negative outcome of the road closure for businesses was that it caused access issues for deliveries (57%).

Base: Reporting a negative impact (7*) | *Caution small base

This chart shows the negative impact the road closure had on residents. Only one resident commented that the road closure had caused parking issues, had not improved cycling and walking safety, caused more antisocial behaviour and caused access issues to friends and family’s property as well as to businesses.

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

This chart shows the negative impact the road closure had on visitors. The most popular negative impacts were that the road closure caused parking issues (68%) and increased antisocial behaviour in the area (59%).

Base: Reporting a negative impact (34)