High Street is unsightly and unsafe

I am responding to the recent article about the changes made to Warwick town centre. I have lived in or close to Warwick for the majority of the past 50 years and feel I must vent my concerns and anger at the manner in which the High Street has been made both unsightly and unsafe.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Dec 2012, 08:13 BST

The new layout presents obvious dangers to younger children and also disabled groups such a blind people. I personally now have concerns about my young daughter going into town because of the lack of a crossing.

As a driver, the layout is confusing, being unclear as to who has priority. I understand and have seen evidence of a number of bollards knocked over and pedestrians just stepping out in front of vehicles.

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Secondary to the safety concerns is the fact that the High Street now looks a mess and this is very sad. I have always been very proud to show visitors my home town but this appalling town centre planning has taken the gloss off it!!

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Finally, it is exacerbated at this time of year by the removal of the old Christmas lights, replaced a few years ago by what look like sea horses hanging in the trees. This were a cost cutting initiative and they certainly look cheap and not very festive. I fully understand the need for cost cutting but a town like Warwick also needs to look attractive. I am sure any savings made on the lights pales into insignificance set against the money spent on making the town centre unsightly and unsafe. - David Hurst, via email.