Bishop's Castle residents have more time to share their views about proposed plans to install a one-way system in the town after an extension of two weeks has been given for public comments.

Plans include a one-way system from Wintles Junction to Market Square along Welsh Street with no right turn at bottom of Castle Street and no entry from Welsh Street into Union Street, and a 20mph speed limit for the whole of Bishop's Castle.

The town council has said that the feedback has shown "how very important this issue is" and are pleased with the amount of responses received so far.

A town council spokesperson said: “Against the odds, the town actually muddles on very well; in its own way it works. But with the recent huge increase in home deliveries, new additional housing and the new business park more cars will come. The current system is not sustainable.

“There have already been instances when emergency vehicles have not been able to get through and where pavements have been blocked by parked cars so cannot be used by people with disabilities or mums and dads with buggies.

“It is proposed that a one-way system be introduced basically involving Welsh Street, Market Square, High Street and Salop Street. This should ease congestion and aid access.

“Although, some adjustment to key junctions and pavements, possibly some traffic calming measures on High Street and Union Street and new signage would be required, by taking this action it is believed other changes such as the introduction of more yellow lines or parking restrictions could be kept to the minimum.

“We know change is rarely welcome to everyone and some individuals will have specific comments and views. We therefore want to hear your views and any practical suggestions on the proposal."

The new deadline is Friday, May 14, and comments can be posted to the Town Hall post box or email traffic@bishopscastletowncouncil.gov.uk. More information can be found in the latest town council newsletter and on the town council website.

The Town Council will then review and a public meeting will then be arranged if it is thought necessary.