Earl Shilton is situated on the A47 between Leicester and Hinckley, and is in desperate need of a bypass for the following reasons:

 Over 17,000 traffic movements through Earl Shilton per day

 Earl Shilton has to suffer above average air pollution in the centre of the Village

 It is now very dangerous to try to cross the A47 in Earl Shilton; hazardous to the young and elderly


 The traffic is causing damage to buildings that are situated on the A47

 High accident rate in the Village

 High levels of noise pollution

 Problems for emergency vehicles to attend incidents due to traffic

 Village is now split in two by congestion on A47

 'Rat Runs' are being found to avoid waiting in traffic queues at peak times

 More heavy lorries are now coming through Earl Shilton following changes in signposting the A47

 In places the pavements are too narrow, forcing pedestrians to walk in the road

If you feel so inclined you can help the cause by writing to your
Member of Parliament - David Tredinnick MP at the House of Commons
Westminster, London SW1A OAA,

EARL SHILTON BYPASS ACTION GROUP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING


A SECOND PUBLIC MEETING IS TO BE HELD ON
WEDNESDAY 16th AUGUST 2000 AT AGE
CONCERN, KINGS WALK, EARL SHILTON
COMMENCING PROMPTLY AT 7.30 P.M.

The purpose of the meeting is to inform residents of both the actions taken since the first public meeting held in September 1999 and the latest developments with regard to the bypass. There will also be the opportunity to put forward any suggestions as to how you consider we can progress the matter further. Your views are important and will be very welcome.

It is on YOUR behalf the group is working, I hope therefore you will make every effort to attend.

YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED

G.H. Chesterton (Chairman)