Representation by Hilary Collard
- Date submitted
- 14 September 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I have lived in Glossop for 35 years and have witnessed the continuous development of housing, from large estates to flats in converted mills and homes on every available plot of land. In that time the transport infrastructure has hardly changed and I've heard the M67 described as a motorway with a traffic jam at each end. As a director of Glossop Creative Trust, I am passionate about the creativity of this town and its wealth of talent. We want to see not only individuals but also independent businesses established and flourishing on the High Street and the town's iconic buildings being brought back to life. The natural beauty of the Peak District has attracted people to live here, housing has been provided and Glossop has a heritage to be exploited. The town is on the cusp of a great future as a cultural landmark and centre for tourism but how many visitors will come if they have to queue the length of the A57 from Mottram Moor to the Snake Pass and aren't able to find parking when they get here? There has been investment by large supermarket and restaurant chains, who have obviously estimated the potential for business in Glossop, but future growth will be severely limited if nothing is done about the traffic congestion. Finally, as the owner of an AirBnB property in the town centre, I wonder how many guests will return for more holidays if their recollection of time spent in Glossop brings to mind the hours wasted in traffic jams as they tried to explore the area? PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not delay building the Mottram Bypass and Glossop Spur Road any longer.