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Swindon Borough Council has granted planning permission for a new cycling closed road circuit, BMX pump track, pavilion and 3G artificial grass pitch at Moredon Sports Ground. The new facilities will add to the existing croquet, football and cricket pitches. Entran assessed the transport effects and parking demand from first principles, based on a comprehensive analysis of concurrent and overlapping sporting events.

Are you aware of the changes to the Highway Code that come into force at the end of January? The most significant change is the 'hierarchy of road users' which means that drivers of of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to take care of more vulnberable road users.

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After a very bumpy six years, and a particularly unusual planning committee, we are delighted that North Devon Council granted planning permission yesterday for a replacement St Johns Garden Centre close to the A39 in Barnstaple. The development includes roadside uses such as a drive-through coffee shop and fuel station that will deliver the first rapid EV charging points in this area.  The highway authority had objected to the scheme, but Entran were able to satisfy the planning authority and committee that the development would not only be safe and suitable but would in fact improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in this area and go a long way to meeting local and national sustainable policy objectives.

Just before Christmas, Aldi received planning permission for a new store in Porthcawl, South Wales, within the Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration Area. The approved store includes use of local limestone, timber cladding and a wave-shaped roof; the scheme also includes improved public realm, public art by a local artist and highway improvements to promote walking and cycling. This scheme is the first approval within the wider Salt Lake area and will kick start development here which will bring positive impacts to Porthcawl residents and businesses.

One of our Directors, Richard Fitter recently passed his advanced motorcycle test with IAM Roadsmart (the Institute of Advance Motorists). He was delighted to be awarded a F1RST, meaning that he achieved the highest score in every category of the assessment.

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Thanks once again to all our clients and associates who made 2021 such a successful year. Obviously these are still challenging times but we are looking forward to a few more face-to-face meetings next year and maybe a coffee or two. We hope you enjoy the festive season and we look forward to continued successes in 2022.