Representation by Richard Leyshon
- Date submitted
- 16 September 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I wish to object to the A57 Link Roads scheme on the grounds that: 1. the scheme will not meet its stated aims. Rather, by encouraging and increasing traffic through Glossop, Hollingworth and Tintwistle, it will increase traffic congestion and worsen air quality in these communities. There will be relief provided to residents of Mottram but this will be significantly counterbalanced by negative impacts on the above - mentioned areas; 2. the UK Climate Change Act commits the UK government to reduce greenhouse emissions by at least 100% of 1990 levels by 2050. This scheme will lead to increased carbon emissions and, therefore, runs counter to the aims of this legislation; 3. encouraging further traffic through the Peak District National Park will undermine its aims of providing possibilities for quiet enjoyment of the Park; 4. the stated economic benefits of the scheme are unclear. The BCR assessment also appears to be based on an out of date calculation of the scheme cost and, in any event, does not indicate a high cost / benefit ratio; 5. there will be local impacts upon wildlife and flora, including trees; 6. there does not appear to have been adequate consideration given to alternative means of reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality within the Glossop, Hollingworth and Tintwistle areas. These might include consideration of freight reduction / diversion measures, promotion of alternative modes for personal travel and sustainable transport initiatives.