Launch of new A428/A421 Alliance

Jonathan Djanogly launching the new A428/A421 Alliance with Alistair Burt MP, local councils and Councillors to champion improvements to the A428 and push for the Government to prioritise solving congestion on the road.

Mr Djanogly, who has been elected as chairman of the alliance, said: “It was an absolutely tremendous turnout. Everyone there has their own problems with the road, but we also agreed that the long-term development of the area is dependent on the best east-west transport links.”

He explained that members of the alliance will now set about “hunting in a pack”, with a two-pronged approach to the problem. While council officers will prepare their strategy, MPs will formulate their plan for making the roads a priority with Government ministers. Details such as finances, however, are still “some way down the track”.

He added: “It is more than just people griping about problems – it is an entire swathe of councils saying for the benefit of our local businesses and investment in our area, looking to the future, this is an essential component of our future growth strategy.”