UPDATE 15th MARCH - The Council have approved the bypass! Your support made a huge difference in showing that this scheme has widespread support. We couldn't have done it without you. We just need to await the outcome of the compulsory purchase order public inquiry now.

Today, however has been a major step forward after waiting for 80 years!!

Thank you.

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We, the undersigned, support the building of Banwell's long awaited and much needed bypass along with mitigation measures for the surrounding villages of Winscombe, Sandford and Churchill.

Traffic volumes have increased significantly and continue to increase. Over the last 40+ years Banwell has become infamous as a notorious bottleneck. The bypass is needed now to address our current traffic problems irrespective of future increases in traffic levels.

• Safety issues for local residents especially due to the narrow roads
• High levels of air pollution from idling traffic
• Physical damage to residents' properties
• Delays for drivers trying to get through the village

We urge North Somerset planners to give the bypass planning approval on the 15th March, 2023!

#BuildOurBypass #BetterBanwell

UPDATE 15th MARCH - The Council have approved this scheme! Thank you your support made a difference and showed just how much this scheme is wanted across our villages.

Second update 14th March 3pm. We've sent this petition to North Somerset P&R committee members so they have it before tomorrow's meeting. The petition's open until tomorrow if you'd still like to show your support though. A massive thank you to everyone whose signed!

Update: We reached 100% of our target signatures! However, more supporters want to sign so we've extended it. Thanks to every-one for your support!