Safer Surfaces
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Smooth, level, DDA-compliant surfaces for everyone — children, older residents and emergency vehicles alike.
Community-Led · Wakefield WF4 1ED
Together, we can make Fernside a model for sustainable community infrastructure.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua — transforming our road into a safe, beautiful, climate-resilient green corridor for every resident, family and generation to come.
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Households involved
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Project investment
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New wildlife habitat
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Runoff reduction target
What we're building
Four pillars of a greener, safer Fernside
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Sustainable Drainage
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Swales, rain gardens and permeable paving that cut runoff by 70% and give rainwater somewhere beautiful to go.
Biodiversity Net Gain
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. 300m+ of native hedgerow, wildflower verges and wildlife corridors delivering +15% biodiversity on the DEFRA metric.
Community Ownership
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. A united committee, adopt-a-verge scheme and open quarterly meetings — residents leading every decision together.
Why it matters now
A road that tells a different story
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- Addresses potholes, drainage failure and winter safety hazards
- Aligns with Wakefield Council's climate emergency commitments
- A replicable model for unadopted roads across the district
Project phases
Where we are today
Phase 1 — Design, consents, drainage core works
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Summer–Autumn 2026 · ~£30k
Phase 2 — Surfacing, traffic calming, biodiversity
10%
Spring–Summer 2027 · ~£55k
Phase 3 — Monitoring, handover, Council adoption
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Autumn 2027–2028 · ~£20k
Resident voices
What our community is saying
"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. For the first time in years I feel that something is actually going to change on our road — and we're the ones making it happen."
"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. The focus on biodiversity and drainage — not just tarmac — is exactly what the council's climate plan needs to see."
"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Our kids will be able to walk to school safely, and we'll have hedgehogs back in the verges. That is worth every hour of volunteering."
Latest update
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News from the committee
Community Events · April 2026
Proposal submitted to Wakefield Council
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