On 1 June 2022, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC ) introduced a package of improvements to further strengthen and clarify building regulations and fire safety guidance as part of wider reforms to building safety.
A recent report to the Berkshire Strategic Transport Forum has noted that journey times have been cut by the Martin’s Heron junction scheme in the two years since its completion. Access to roads for local residents has also been improved by the changed traffic movements.
Visits to suitable alternative natural greenspaces (SANGs) and special protection areas (SPA) areas increased during the lockdowns, the typical visitor travelling 1 mile or less to get there, for a visit of between 30 minutes and 2 hours.
New signage and gates have been installed at the Cut Countryside Corridor and Garth Meadows. They are designed to further encourage awareness and use of these SANGs.
Work is in hand with Thames Valley Police to tackle residents’ concerns over speeding motorists with illegally modified vehicles, which is occurring particularly on major roads.