Route E - Have your say

Overview

The Arlen Hill City Council invites your feedback on our proposed designs for cycling and walking routes between Riverbend Station and the Arlen Health Hub (AHH).

Our proposals to enhance this area include:

• Planting shrubs and flowers
• Installing new lighting
• Resurfacing and expanding pathways
• Adding benches
• Removing unused phone boxes and other clutter
• Installing signage and wayfinding systems

We are excited to share our vision for the area leading to and from Riverbend Station and will be asking questions based on these design elements during the consultation.

Background

Arlen Hill City Council has secured a £14.1 million investment from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to transform public transport access to the Arlen Health Hub (AHH). This facility is under development and aims to become a leading center for health research and treatment, creating 13,000 new jobs in health, science, education, and construction.

Riverbend Station, located on Main Avenue, is a ten-minute walk from the Arlen Health Hub. Currently, train service is limited, with only two connections every hour, and there is no clear walking or cycling route.

We are collaborating with Network Rail to double train services from two to four trains per hour, including additional direct connections between Riverbend Station and Arlen Central. We are also working to improve the station with step-free access and encourage more sustainable travel options like walking and cycling.

Previous Consultations

We consulted on initial ideas in November 2023. Based on community feedback, we have developed these updated designs.

Key Dates

• Consultation Opens: Friday, 19 July 2024
• Engagement Events:
  • Drop-in event at the Community Center: 23 July and 28 August 2024
  • Drop-in event at Arlen Academy: 25 July and 30 August 2024
• Consultation Closes: Midnight on Sunday, 1 September 2024
• Construction Begins: Autumn 2024

Why your views matter

We seek feedback from residents, workers, and travelers in and around Riverbend. Our designs aim to enhance the space with seating, greenery, pathways, and more. We want to hear from those who regularly use these routes.

You can respond to the consultation in several ways:

• Complete the consultation response form in person at the drop-in events
• Participate in the online consultation

If you need a paper copy of the consultation, please email: business@arlenhill.gov.uk.

Please submit your responses by midnight on 1 October 2025.

For more information on how Arlen Hill processes your personal information, please visit our Privacy Notice. Any comments may be made public on the Council's website, but we will ensure that personally identifiable information is removed.