‘Incredibly divisive’ planters installed in Stretford are set to be moved. The fixtures in the Longford Park area, which shut the road off to vehicles and ‘promote walking and cycling’, were installed as part of a government campaign during the early stages of the pandemic.
Trafford council was handed a lump sum specifically to promote ‘active’ transport options in 2020 – and was given a tight deadline.
When they were first installed on a temporary basis, the council was criticised regarding their installation, location and suitability.
Following extensive public consultation, a small majority consensus was reached in which the planters should remain in the area, but their exact locations slightly changed.
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