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Walsall Road, Lichfield
P003181 - 25 March 2026
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning walsall road, lichfield was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
Residents of Walsall Road in Lichfield are concerned about the excessive use of their residential road by medium and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), leading to noise disturbance, property damage, and pedestrian safety risks.
Action Requested
The petitioners request that the House of Commons urge the Government to encourage Staffordshire County Council to implement a 7.5 tonne weight limit on the specified section of Walsall Road and adjacent Friary Road.
Key Facts
- 256 residents have signed the petition.
- HGVs are using Walsall Road as a shortcut despite clear signage directing them to use the A461.
- Walsall Road is narrower with continuous dwellings close to the road, while A461 has fewer homes set back from the road.
- Residents experience noise disturbance and property damage due to HGV traffic.
- Pedestrians, including children walking to Christ Church Primary School, face safety risks near HGVs.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
25 March 2026
Dave Robertson
Lab
Lichfield
I am sure that right hon. and hon. Members from across the House agree that one of the best things about this job is working with people in our constituencies who see something that they want to change and do something about it. I hold in my hands a wonderful example of 256 residents who want to do exactly that for Walsall Road in Lichfield.
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