ROUNDHAY ROAD HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROPOSALS ...

1.8 The results of the public consultation indicates support for the proposals in
general with some further investigations and localised consultation required.
2 Methodology
2.1 The engagement exercise was centred around a 10 page, A5 size leaflet
comprising:
• Two pages of text describing the proposals.
• An overview plan of the area affected.
• A detailed plan of the proposals extending over 3 pages.
• A four page questionnaire (1 page consisting of the Freepost address).
2.2 The leaflet can be viewed on-line at:
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/files/Internet2007/2011/42/roundhay%20rd%20leaflet.pdf.
2.3 The leaflet was distributed to:
• Local properties within the area shown in figure 1.
• Drivers of vehicles passing along the A58.
• A variety of local facilities such as libraries and places of worship.
• To passengers on buses passing along the A58.
• To pedestrians in the local shopping centre around the A58.
• The leaflet was also available on-line (link as above). The
questionnaire could also be completed on-line.
2.4 A request had been made in July 2011 to the Area Management office for
details of any local groups that could be consulted about the proposals.
Following which the provision of leaflets to local places of worship, libraries
and local centres was considered a reasonable attempt to reach groups who
were not reached by other methods of distribution.
2.5 A public consultation exhibition was arranged for 2 November 2011 at The
Compton Centre on Harehills Lane where staff were available to discuss the
proposals in detail. A further request was made for a similar exhibition to be
held at The Bangladeshi Centre on Roundhay Road, which was subsequently
held on the 8 December 2011.
2.6 Appendix 2 gives further details, the dates actions were carried out, and the
numbers of leaflets distributed.
2.7 The scheme was also promoted using new innovative road signing to inform
all road users (local and non-local). Where the consultation website and
highways call centre telephone number were displayed. See Appendix 4 for
details.
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