Maidenhead & Windsor

There has been an overwhelmingly positive response to a proposal by Maidenhead Town Partnership to install bollards at either end of the High Street/King Street pedestrianised area.

Maidenhead Shop managers and businesses are currently being consulted on plans to replace the broken rise-and-fall bollard at the Queen Street end of the High Street (outside Boots) with a manual bollard and to install a similar one on King Street where pedestrianisation ends (outside U-Want Taxis).

Shopkeepers are also being asked to comment on proposals to extend the time during which the High Street is pedestrian-access only and vehicles are prohibited. It is recommended the existing 11am to 4pm restriction be extended to between 9am and 5pm. This follows concerns for pedestrian safety while the existing bollard has been out of order because delivery vehicles have been accessing the High Street during peak shopping hours.

Steph James, Maidenhead town manager, said: "About 90% of the responses so far have been in favour of the two bollards. However anyone with particular concerns can contact me to discuss."

The consultation document includes a covering letter explaining the current situation and the proposed changes, and a short questionnaire with space for respondents to voice their opinions. Managers are also welcome to contact Steph on 01628 796128 to discuss the matter further.

The closing date for responses is Friday April 18.

Once the consultation is complete, Maidenhead Town Partnership will advise the council of the recommendations and a formal plan can be drawn up.


The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead