New Sydney Place Action Group was formed during the planning stages of Bath’s Clean Air Zone, and successfully campaigned in collaboration with PERA for New Sydney Place and the whole of the Pulteney Estate to be included in the zone. This was a major achievement, without which we would have been unable to apply to be a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN).
Since then, our New Sydney Place LTN application has been selected as one of 15 to become a priority area for the Liveable Neighbourhoods scheme.
Since then, our New Sydney Place LTN application has been selected as one of 15 to become a priority area for the Liveable Neighbourhoods scheme.
B&NES published the results of the Liveable Neighbourhoods consultation in February 2022, having received an overall positive response with especially strong support from our area.
In July 2022, a co-design workshop provided an opportunity for the community to discuss ideas and develop plans for a more inclusive and accessible neighbourhood.
Due to the strong support for tackling through traffic, the council announced in November 2023 (B&NES) that a through traffic restriction trial would be put in place on Sydney Road (at its junction with New Sydney Place) for a minimum of six months ahead of the wider programme.
Based on consultation feedback and monitoring of traffic and air quality on all impacted roads, it was concluded that the “benefits of this scheme outweigh any disbenefits” and the decision was taken in February 2025 to make the through traffic restriction permanent.
21-days’ notice of the formal traffic regulation to achieve this was given on 3 July 2025, and the associated consultation is currently inviting representations of objection or support.
The detailed measures proposed can now be viewed on the New Sydney Place and Sydney Road LN page (B&NES). These include the trialled through traffic restriction and improvements to the junctions with the A36 on either end of the LN.
Construction of the permanent through traffic restriction and continuous pavement at the junction with Darlington Street is scheduled for Spring 2026. Construction of the new junction design with Warminster Road and North Road is planned for 2027, together with further measures proposed under the Bath Walking Wheeling and Cycling Links scheme.
Last updated in July 2025
In July 2022, a co-design workshop provided an opportunity for the community to discuss ideas and develop plans for a more inclusive and accessible neighbourhood.
Due to the strong support for tackling through traffic, the council announced in November 2023 (B&NES) that a through traffic restriction trial would be put in place on Sydney Road (at its junction with New Sydney Place) for a minimum of six months ahead of the wider programme.
Based on consultation feedback and monitoring of traffic and air quality on all impacted roads, it was concluded that the “benefits of this scheme outweigh any disbenefits” and the decision was taken in February 2025 to make the through traffic restriction permanent.
21-days’ notice of the formal traffic regulation to achieve this was given on 3 July 2025, and the associated consultation is currently inviting representations of objection or support.
The detailed measures proposed can now be viewed on the New Sydney Place and Sydney Road LN page (B&NES). These include the trialled through traffic restriction and improvements to the junctions with the A36 on either end of the LN.
Construction of the permanent through traffic restriction and continuous pavement at the junction with Darlington Street is scheduled for Spring 2026. Construction of the new junction design with Warminster Road and North Road is planned for 2027, together with further measures proposed under the Bath Walking Wheeling and Cycling Links scheme.
Last updated in July 2025
LN Trial
Due to the strong support for tackling through traffic, the council announced in November 2023 that a through traffic restriction would be put in place on Sydney Road for a trial period of at least six months ahead of the wider LN programme.
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LN Consultation Report
In February 2022, B&NES published the results of the Liveable Neighbourhoods consultation, showing an overall positive response to the scheme with especially strong support from our area.
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Low Traffic Neighbourhood
In January 2021, B&NES invited applications to be made for the Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme. The application made by New Sydney Place Action Group was one of 15 selected to become part of the Liveable Neighbourhoods project.
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Community SpeedWatch
New Sydney Place Action Group has set up a group of volunteers who have been trained and issued with speed detection equipment to monitor speeding cars on Sydney Road and New Sydney Place. Please contact us if you would like to volunteer!
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The Highway Code Update
Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking and cycling. Changes you need to know from 29 January 2022.
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Cycling
There are currently several schemes proposed by B&NES which could improve access to safe cycling in New Sydney Place and around Sydney Gardens. This page summarises some of the main projects which will affect the area.
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Clean Air Zone
New Sydney Place Action Group successfully campaigned in collaboration with PERA for New Sydney Place and the whole of the Pulteney Estate to be included in Bath’s Clean Air Zone.
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