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Traffic calming measures in Westwood Hill

Volume 733: debated on Wednesday 24 May 2023

The petition of residents of the constituency of Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow,

Declares that due to increasing levels of traffic, crossing Westwood Hill has become very dangerous, notes that due to a lack of traffic calming measures, residents near the area have raised concerns about their safety and further declares that traffic-calming measures and pedestrian crossing facilities should be created in Westwood Hill and the surrounding areas.

The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to work with the local council to implement traffic-calming measures and pedestrian crossing facilities.

And the petitioners remain, etc.—[Presented by Dr Lisa Cameron, Official Report, 16 May 2023; Vol. 732, c. 814.]

[P002833]

Observations from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mr Richard Holden):

Traffic calming is a devolved policy area. We would therefore encourage residents and MPs to engage with the Scottish Government and the relevant local authority on this matter.