Councillors have rejected an offer for double yellow lines on a “dangerous” route to a school and park, claiming it would make the situation worse. Southwell Town Council member Steve Perry criticised highways authority Via for considering “cars first and everyone else if they’re lucky” despite the Highway Code’s hierarchy, after it was reported at a full council meeting that the highways department had ruled out creating a footpath on Bishop’s Drive. The stretch of Bishop’s Drive in question, between the entrance to Bishop’s Manor and the War Memorial, has double yellow lines on one side and …
