M1 Widening

M1 Widening - What you can do to object Submitted by: Jim on May 25, 2006

There are a number of things residents can do both individually or as a group to object to the plans to create the M1 - M69 flyover / link road in the format presented at the local meeting
Support an un-official Alternative Route drawn by one of our residents


Create an online petition or why not Join an already established group there's no point in re-inventing the wheel. Or, you may even like to offer your services to create a local action group.

You could also write to the councillors who are on the BDC Scrutiny Panel who discuss the Impact of the M1 Widening Process.

This panel was set up to specifically look at issues relating to the widening of the M1 and in particular

The Impact of the M1 widening process.
To ensure decisions made in relation to the widening of the M1are in the best interests of residents and the Council.
Review on hold awaiting possible options from the Highways Agency.
The Panel Members are:

Cllr G Sanders – Chairman
Cllr N M Gilson,
Cllr R C Ward,
Cllr D Jennings,
Cllr J T Roper,
Cllr J Springthorpe,
Cllr P N Fox,
Cllr J Weatherstone
Unfortunatley there doesn't appear to have been much discussion since August 2004 minutes.
Why not write to all the members of the Scrutiny Panel and ask them what they have been discussing.