Plans to create a one-way system around the cramped roads of Ramsbottom town centre have been abandoned after an overwhelmingly negative response from residents.

Under a proposed ‘Streets For All’ investment scheme launched late last year, Bury council suggested the introduction of changed traffic flows to make the roads one way going up Bridge Street from the railway station up to Bolton Street and then one way coming down Kay Brow leading onto Railway Street.

Other improvements were also suggested, including new road crossings, better pavements and the introduction of a 20mph speed limit.

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More than 1,500 responses were received during discussions and pub

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