Thornbury High Street will stay closed to traffic, with the exception of deliveries and pick-ups/drop-offs, under proposals announced today.
South Gloucestershire Council say the plans will meet the current and future needs of residents, but they have been been rejected by Thornbury and Yate MP Luke Hall - who says disabled residents and those with reduced mobility will be left 'completely unable' to access the High Street.
The closure of the High Street has been a divisive issue since it was introduced in June. Many of the town's residents and business owners have vocally opposed it, and a recent petition calling for the road to reopen has gathered more than 1,000 signatures, while others have been more receptive to the idea.