Support

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 10706

Received: 07/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Slaughter

Representation Summary:

Like the concept. Little detail available. The railway line is a great asset, but more trains need to stop at Lye, it is poorly served by timetables and the appalling unreliability and generally shambolic performance of West Midlands Rail hinder its potential. Services need to be transferred and operated by West Midlands Combined Authority, not the current private operator.

Brierley Hill Metro extension is a huge positive development for communities along the route, but will not improve connectivity for Lye itself.

Tree planting and new recreational land needs to be fully factored into the Garden City concept.