Bonn Square
From:
Stephanie Jenkins
Date:
Jan 04 08:24 UTC
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I don't feel that either the city or the county council makes democratic
decisions.
The council always sets its mind on what it is going to do, and the subsequent
"consultation" is nothing more than warning the masses what is going to happen.
The most it ever does after receiving comments is to make a few tweaks: no idea
is abandoned, because by the time a scheme gets as far as consultation, too
much money has already been spent.
I certainly opposed the plan for Bonn Square. Just have a look at this: does
anyone on this forum really think it is the best possible solution?
http://www.oxford.gov.uk/files/seealsodocs/30253/New%20Bonn%20Square.pdf
Skateboarders will probably enjoy the silly slope, however. And everyone is
standing exactly where the cyclists will inevitably cut a corner.
One really positive effect that a forum such as this could have is to warn
everyone when ideas like this go out to consultation. Everyone in Oxford will
have an opinion on this scheme, but I bet most of them never knew there was a
consultation, let alone responded.
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