A consultation has been launched by Cormac over the proposals to introduce and amend 'No waiting at any time' restrictions and a One-Way traffic system in Falmouth and Penryn.

The online consultation was launched yesterday (10 August) and will run until 31 August. In a public letter written by Cormac, it says: "The schemes are aimed at preventing disruptive parking from taking place along Trelawney Road in Falmouth, plus Brown's Hill, Hill Head, Treliever Road, and Western Place in Penryn.

"Additionally, the One-Way traffic system proposed at Acacia Road and Oakfield Road aims to improve the safety and flow of traffic in this busy residential area."

On the website, it also states that the proposals have been nominated by the Falmouth and Penryn Town Councils and Local Council Members, with support from the Cornwall Council Highway Manager. 

The proposals form part of the Falmouth & Penryn Community Network Panel (CNP) schemes involving opportunities to improve bus and emergency vehicle access, as well as improving the safety of pedestrians and all road users within the area.

However, Green Party Cornwall Councillor for Penryn, Tamsyn Widdon, feels that painting too many double yellow lines would just push parked cars elsewhere and potentially increase the speed of cars passing through.

Although Tamsyn accepted that some areas where people park dangerously need lines implemented, the removal of all parked cars on certain roads will encourage drivers to travel at higher speeds.

As well as expressing her concerns, the Green Party Councillor wanted to remind residents how important it is to take part in the consultation and express their opinions.

Tamysn explained that even if the majority of people didn't agree with the proposals they could still go through from just one person's complaint.

She went on to add that the consultation 'is not an all-or-nothing' and if you would like to keep some of the spaces open for parking then complete the consultation and email [email protected] to let them know your thoughts.

You can find the full details of the proposals and have your say here: Consultation details (engagespace.co.uk)