BRADFORD on Avon Town Council has quashed a councillor’s suggestion that the town should conduct a physical trial for a one-way system.

The council issued a statement confirming there are “currently no plans” to conduct a physical trial.

It says that an analysis of all available evidence is underway and will be completed shortly.

The council has been advised that modelling solutions would not require a physical trial, which would entail significant disruption, administration and cost.

Last week Cllr Mike Roberts said he was in favour of physically trialling a one-way system.

He said he had gained support from local MP Michelle Donelan, and Baroness Jane Scott, the leader of Wiltshire Council.

Cllr Dominic Newton, the town council’s leader and chairman of its highways and transport committee, has asked Cllr Roberts to produce evidence of that support.

Cllr Newton said: “We welcome focus on this issue, as we need to be clear what the town wants.

“Our own survey, conducted in early 2017, showed that residents want to prioritise pedestrian safety: speeding up traffic without further restrictions, which is the natural outcome of a one-way system, won’t do that.

“At this stage, nothing is ruled in or out – we have done as asked by Wiltshire Council and agreed an outcome that promotes pedestrian safety and well-being, including tackling air quality.

“A huge amount of evidence has been analysed and will be presented in the next few weeks that looks at barriers to that outcome. That, rather than simplistic solutions, will form the basis for forward discussions with Wiltshire Council.”