MORE than 1,000 residents of a coastal town have responded to a survey on how to keep their streets safe as lockdown eases.
Following the Government’s relaxing of some of the rules on travel, Looe Town Council published the survey on social media.
People have been asked to consider suggestions such as a ‘keep left’ system for pedestrians down the high street and on the bridge, and removing access to the narrow back lanes in the town.
‘We took this step to ensure that Looe’s residents had their say in the safety of the town as lockdown eases,’ said a spokesperson.
‘Whilst the Town Council has no jurisdiction over right of way or pedestrianisation, we will be working closely with Cornwall Council Highways and associated partners within the town to move residents’ views forward.’
Mayor Martin Gregory said: ‘People in Looe have been unbelievably resilient and considerate of others during the Covid-19 pandemic in maintaining social distancing and government health guidelines. We want to ensure that this continues.’
Deputy mayor Edwina Hannford said: ‘My sense is that although there has been an increase in people visiting Looe, most people have taken the advice to come back later. I’ve observed most people socially distancing and doing their best to keep two metres apart.
‘However, as we approach the bank holiday and the possibility that the Government may further relax holiday accommodation rules in early July, we need to stay vigilant and put in whatever measures are needed to keep residents and visitors safe.
‘The high volume of responses to the Town Councils survey shows that people are concerned.’