Road closures during the covid-19 outbreak

Early day motion 419, tabled 30 April 2020 by Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 4 members.

That this House Congratulates Brighton and Hove City Council on closing Maderia Drive and in being the first council in England to close a road to traffic during the covid-19 outbreak for use for walking and cycling; and calls on the Government to encourage other councils to use road closure powers to allow greater social distancing and promote safety for walkers and cyclists.

Signatures by party: Labour 2, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.