Layla Moran recently met with members of Thrupp Lane Residents’ Association and Friends of Radley Lakes, to discuss the future of the area, including the proposed Radley Lakes Masterplan and safety issues on Thrupp Lane for pedestrians and cyclists.  Layla said Radley Lakes “is a hidden gem right on Abingdon’s doorstep”, and thanked Friends of Radley Lakes for discussing the masterplan with her “to make sure the area is a haven for conservation and recreation” in the future.

During the visit, Layla also spoke to Thrupp Lane Residents’ Association, and said that “residents are rightly worried for the safety of a growing number of pedestrians and cyclists who use the road to access Radley Lakes.” Layla added that a “long-term sustainable solution is needed to make access safer for people visiting Radley Lakes.”

Speaking after the visit, Layla said: “I’d like to thank members of Thrupp Lane Residents’ Association and Friends of Radley Lakes for meeting with me to discuss the future of the area. The area is a hidden gem right on Abingdon’s doorstep and has provided much-needed green space during lockdown. It was great to hear about the proposed Radley Lakes Masterplan to make sure the area is a haven for conservation and recreation.

“Thrupp Lane residents are rightly worried for the safety of the growing number of pedestrians and cyclists who use the road to access Radley Lakes. I saw for myself the risks posed to walkers and cyclists by commercial HGVs and lorries on what should have been a quiet Friday afternoon. A long-term sustainable solution is needed to make access safer for people visiting Radley Lakes. In the meantime, it’s important that Thrupp Lane is made safer for all users.”