Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Guy Opperman and Ian Levy

Thursday 16th May 2024 Commons Chamber

[Ian Levy (Blyth Valley) (Con)]

Moor Farm roundabout in Cramlington is not for the faint-hearted. In fact, many of my residents have told me that they actively avoid it. That is exactly why I had the roundabout cleaned and re-marked recently; however, more work needs to be done. Will my hon. Friend meet me to discuss a more permanent solution, and the progress that I have made with Northumberland County Council and National Highways?

[Guy Opperman]

As someone who knows that roundabout very well, I would be delighted to meet my hon. Friend, and to ensure that the good work that Northumberland County Council is doing to upgrade and improve the area continue.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Guy Opperman and Ian Levy

Thursday 14th December 2023 Commons Chamber

[Ian Levy (Blyth Valley) (Con)]

9. What steps he is taking to increase transport connectivity between cities in the north of England.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Guy Opperman)]

Aside from the £1 billion investment in Network North, my hon. Friend will be aware that the single biggest connectivity project in his community is the Northumberland line, a groundbreaking railway line that will connect Blyth and the surrounding cities to Newcastle.

[Ian Levy]

I am delighted consultation has now taken place regarding a relief road for Blyth, which is badly needed. As a result of the proposed plans, which could see the closure of an existing road and the rerouting of residents along a new road, many residents of Cramlington could see their journey times increase. Keeping the existing road open would address that, as well as save money. Will my hon. Friend agree to look at that again and see whether it could be achieved?

[Guy Opperman]

I am very happy to meet my hon. Friend and Northumberland County Council, post the consultation.