Montgomeryshire's Assembly Member, Russell George, has this week published the results of a survey of people in the Welshpool area, asking their views on the town's controversial one-way system.
The survey showed that a slim majority of those surveyed favoured scrapping the current system. It also highlighted recurring transport issues, including congestion on the A483 Newtown road.
Speaking about the results of the survey, Russell George said:
"The one-way system has been controversial since it was introduced and this survey shows that it continues to divide the local community. Some people were not sure whether the system should be scrapped or not”
“I have also studied other surveys that have been carried out, such as the survey commissioned by the town council, and indeed I discussed the matter earlier this year with the councils clerk”
“I’m aware the town council have been in contact with the Powys County Council and the Welsh government in regards to a number of proposed alterations”
“I will be sharing my survey result with Powys County Council and asking them to provide me with updates on suggested changes, and an explanation to why some suggestions have not been taken forward”
“Views on the One way system I know vary, but it would seem there is a consensus that a number of alterations would support the better flow of traffic in the town”
The one-way system formed part of the development of Tesco in Welshpool in 2011 and has recently seen a number of collisions.