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Tim Bentley

Member since 25 February 2026

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Reduce general speed limits throughout the town to 20mph

Tim Bentley•2 months ago At the moment Frome has some 20mph zones that are helping to improve particular areas but there seems no reason why we cannot have a general 20mph limit throughout the town.

No pavement for pedestrians walking to Selwood School

Tim Bentley•2 months ago After decades since the school was built, there is still no pavement for pedestrians walking along the Vine Tree side of Berkley Road to Selwood School.On most of this stretch there is still space to construct a pavement on the verge but it is self -evident that over the years, the boundaries of many of the properties have gradually moved closer to the edge of the road and/or the hedges have grown to encroach onto this valuable strip of land. Somerset Council should take action to regain control of this strip in order that a pavement can be constructed. This measure could greatly increase the number of children walking to school, improve road safety and cut down on traffic at peak hours.Posted byTim Bentley

Widen the Narrow Pavements on North Parade

Tim Bentley•2 months ago On the right hand side heading up North Parade the pavement is much too narrow for safe use by pedestrians.I suggest that the pavement is widened along its entire length from the bottom of North Parade from the point where it is already widened. There is also scope to widen the pavement on the other side too, to match the kerb alignments in the town centre.The effect of this work would be three-fold: it would improve pedestrian safety; help encourage residents to walk into town instead of driving; and finally create a narrowed road that is a known method of creating a psychological effect on drivers to reduce their speed.

Pavement widening on Bath Street

Tim Bentley•2 months ago There is space to widen the pavement on Bath Street back to its original line when first built. This will not only make it more pedestrian friendly but also help traffic speed reduction.

Junction of Welshmill Lane with Welshmill Road

Tim Bentley•2 months ago Parking is a real problem at this location, especially for vehicles turning left into Welshmill Lane from Welshmill Road. It causes safety issues, unnecessary congestion and risks to pedestrians trying to cross the road and families visiting Welshmill Park.

Obsolete width restriction sign at the end of Spring Road.

Tim Bentley•2 months ago This sign should have been removed when the narrow section of road was closed off over ten years ago.

Obsolete width restriction signs at the end of Park Hill Drive

Tim Bentley•2 months ago These signs are not needed as there are no width restrictions in the area.

Obsolete width restriction sign at the end of Spring Road.

Tim Bentley•2 months ago The width restriction is no longer applicable and this has been the case for over ten years.

Obsolete width restriction sign.

Tim Bentley•2 months ago These signs should have been removed over ten years ago, when Spring Road was permanently blocked off in the middle.

Unnecessary and confusing width restriction signs at the junction of Grange Road

Tim Bentley•2 months ago Here we see more width restriction signs for no reason.

Due to a protruding wall, fence and hedge, pulling out from Welshmill Lane onto Welshmill Road is risky.

Tim Bentley•2 months ago When turning from Welshmill Lane into Welshmill Road it is not possible to see if fast vehicles are approaching due to the fence, hedge and small section of wall being too close to the road. If this boundary was moved back by approximately one metre, then drivers would have a clear view of approaching vehicles.

Add double yellow lines at the junction of Manor Road and Mount Pleasant

Tim Bentley•2 months ago Parked cars at this junction make access to Marston Trading Estate difficult at times.

Add double yellow lines to Welshmill Lane opposite the junction with Old Gas Works

Tim Bentley•2 months ago Parked vehicles opposite the junction of Welshmill Lane and Old Gas Works are a hazard to road users in the area and double yellow lines should be added to improve road space and visiblity.

The main FROME sign at Wallbridge

Tim Bentley•2 months ago Every since this sign was installed around 20 years ago, I have thought that this sign looks 'odd'.Not only is it placed at the wrong angle to face traffic, it is also far too near to the town and in my view should be much further along the road before Asda roundabout and even before the bypass and railway bridges.It is also surrounded by other street furniture that detracts from its appearance,In its present location it feels like you are announcing to people their arrival in Frome, long after they have arrived!

Tree Planting

Tim Bentley•2 months ago I created the Frome Millennium Tree project in 1999 and planted around 2300 trees including at the Dippy plus hundreds of trees across all the schools and numerous street trees. As part of Frome Festival, I recently lead two tree walks to show people how the trees have transformed many areas of the town. I would be happy to share my experiences that may help future tree planting initiatives in the town.

Reinstate the two blocked-off windows on the front gable end of the main building.

Tim Bentley•8 months ago When the last refurbishment was carried out some years ago, most but not all of the original front windows were reinstated.The two windows which remained were clumsily blocked with unsightly concrete blocks and I think it would greatly enhance the front of the building if these are now reinstated too.
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