Summary of major recommendations

1. A comprehensive feasibility study firstly for a road across Poundfield to Terry’s Lane to enable a new one-way system to address traffic problems and especially safety in The Pound and by the Nursery School; and secondly for the provision of sheltered and affordable housing, parking and open space. We also propose a 7.5 tonnes weight restriction on vehicles from Sutton Road to the west end of The Pound.

2. A new car park in the corner of Marsh Meadow and the closure of the existing parking area on The Moor, to provide more parking closer to where it is needed and to improve the appearance of the Moor.

3. A new car park and access to Holy Trinity School in Sutton Road, in order to reduce traffic in School Lane, improve safety, provide additional parking and with traffic calming measures, slow speeding traffic in Sutton Road.

4. Improvements to access and parking arrangements at Cookham Rise Primary School and the Alfred Major Recreation Ground in order to reduce congestion and improve safety in High Road.

5. Improvements to Station Parade: we address numerous features which we believe would bring this important focal point of the Village up-to-date and make it more attractive.

6. Support for keeping the Medical Centre (and any extensions needed) in the heart of the Village, to encourage the continuation of high quality, comprehensive and easily accessible health facilities, and improve safety and ease congestion in Lower Road.

7. Additional sports facilities adjoining the Cricket Pitch (using the existing access from Whyteladyes Lane) to make greater provision for Village residents, and especially for the young.

8. Additions and improvements to our footpaths and cycleways, and the provision of more and better information and facilities for tourists to increase their safety and help them enjoy the area and to benefit local businesses.