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Frequently asked questions

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Shared use footways allow use by both pedestrians and cyclists and will be made wide enough to accommodate both users within the same space. Where there is a dedicated two-way cycle facility, a full height kerb will separate pedestrians and cyclists.
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Reflective rubber separators will be used between the cycle lane and carriageway to provide a safe space for cyclists within the carriageway.
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This is the second phase of the Newcastle Permeability project, with the initial phase having already been delivered in 2023. The completed works saw the introduction of improvements for walking, wheeled and cycling linking ‘The Hamptons’ housing development on Keele Road with existing infrastructure across Cemetery Road at Gallowstree roundabout.

This second phase will also provide improvements that will have benefits for all walking wheeled and cycling users. This includes introduction of continuous crossings, widened footways and improved green space outside of the primary school, alterations to the existing crossing on Barracks Road, increased waiting time for parking, etc.

This will also extend on works completed on the A52 George Street, providing a safe link for cyclists between Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle town centre. It will also connect with future cycle schemes in Newcastle creating uninterrupted links from the town centre to Keele University to the west and the Newcastle Greenway to the north.

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Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council were successful in securing funding directly from Central Government as part of the Town Deal initiative. There is also additional funding being provided by Staffordshire County Council in the form of 3rd party developer contributions.
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The scheme is currently at detailed design stage and the costs will be updated in future communications. However, the combined budget for both phases of the works is £1,027,830.
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No, all costs for this project will be met by funding secured from Central Government through the Town Deal initiative or from 3rd party developer contributions.
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  • Encourages alternative greener travel options.
  • Helps to support the North Staffordshire Local Air Quality Plan (NSLAQP).
  • Improvements in health, both physical and mental.
  • Reduced absenteeism due to sickness.
  • Reduced vehicle omissions.
  • Reduced infrastructure maintenance costs.
  • Reduces the strain on NHS.
  • Increased retail opportunities.
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The proposals will improve the connectivity east to west across the town centre joining the existing route on the A52 George Street. With wider links between Stoke-on-Trent station and Keele University. It will include better quality footways, safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, a cycle network that is easy to navigate and separation of pedestrians, cyclists, and traffic. By providing the safer space this will hopefully encourage a greater number of cyclists.

Following completion of the works to George Street there will be continuous monitoring of the route to fully assess the impact of these improvements. However, in a relatively short period of time since the works were completed anecdotal evidence suggests that the numbers of wheeled users are increasing.

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Investing in infrastructure to provide safe, attractive, convenient walking and cycling routes are a means by which the built environment can have a positive influence on improving physical and mental wellbeing. Walking and cycling, whether as transport or recreation, is beneficial to mental health, can help to tackle problems of inactivity and contribute to the wider obesity agenda:

  • Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death in the UK.
  • Increased investment in cycling and walking could help narrow social economic inequalities in physical activity levels, as those from lower social economic backgrounds are more likely to use active travel (like cycling and walking) than those from more affluent backgrounds.
  • Tackling obesity is one of the greatest long-term health challenges currently faced in England and the COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the health consequences of living with an unhealthy weight.
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Walking and cycling can contribute to some of the wider determinants of health including improved air quality and tackling climate change through reducing emissions and improving air quality:

  • Air pollution contributes to 40,000 premature deaths each year.
  • In 2019, transport accounted for a third (34%) of all carbon dioxide emissions, the majority arising from road travel. In England, 56% of car journeys are under 5 miles, a distance most people could manage by bike.

North Staffordshire Local Air Quality Plan (NSLAQP)

Newcastle Borough Council have a legal duty to monitor and assess local air quality and to find out whether they will be able to meet national air quality targets.

Air pollution is linked with cancer, heart disease and respiratory disease. New research also suggests that people who live in areas with high levels of pollution may be more at risk of developing dementia.

Evidence from the World Health Organisation shows that poor air quality is particularly dangerous for children, older people and those already living with long-term health conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The effects on our health build over time.

  • By delivering infrastructure that is high quality, safe and continuous then this can provide a legitimate alternative for users wishing to access Newcastle town centre and other facilities in the surrounding areas.
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This is the second phase of the Newcastle Permeability project, with the initial phase having already been delivered in 2023. The first phase of works saw the introduction of improvements for walking, wheeled and cycling linking ‘The Hamptons’ housing development on Keele Road with existing infrastructure across Cemetery Road at Gallowstree roundabout.

The second phase of the Newcastle Permeability project looks to further develop on works to the A52 George Street which were completed in 2022; providing a safe link for cyclists between Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle town centre.

Other schemes programmed for future delivery include new and improvements to existing infrastructure linking Newcastle town centre with The Hamptons housing development via Silverdale Road and Orme Road. Upon completion this would create an uninterrupted link from Newcastle town centre to Keele University to the west.

A second scheme will look to provide improved accessibility for wheeled, walking and cycling along Station Walks. This current proposal is in development for delivery in 2026 but will see an extension of the Newcastle Greenway from Brampton Sidings, along Station Walks and Water Street, to the A52 George Street.

The options here are to provide improved wider shared footway/cycleway with improvements to crossings at four road junctions along the route.

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Amey Transport Infrastructure – Staffordshire County Council Infrastructure+ Contractor
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The works are planned to be undertaken during summer 2025.  The exact dates and duration are not known at this stage, but details will be communicated to stakeholders in due course.
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The site working hours are not known at this stage however the works will be programmed to minimise disruption to residents, businesses, pedestrians and traffic.  Details of how the works will be phased will be communicated to stakeholders in due course.
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The exact phasing of the works is not known at this stage however the works will be programmed to minimise disruption to residents, businesses, pedestrians and traffic.  Details of how the works will be phased will be communicated to stakeholders in due course.
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The exact traffic management for the works is not known at this stage however road and lane closures may be required for certain phases.  Details of traffic management proposals will be communicated to stakeholders in due course.
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Hassell Street will remain open to traffic where possible.  Road and lane closures may be required for certain aspects of the works but the full extent of these is not known at this stage.  Works will be planned to cause the minimum disruption to residents and businesses. Details of traffic management proposals will be communicated to stakeholders in due course.
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There may be a requirement to undertake some night-time or weekend working to complete the works and minimise disruption to traffic, this is usually done to avoid peak times and reduce disruption.  Details of any planned closures will be communicated to stakeholders in due course.
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Access to the bus station will be maintained throughout the duration of the works.  Should road closures be required, access will be retained where possible, this may be from alternative routes.
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Access to Public Car Parks will be maintained throughout the duration of the works.  Should road closures be required, access will be retained where possible, this may be from alternative routes.
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Please contact us at: newcastle.towndeal@staffordshire.gov.uk

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