Closing a road through a popular park to cars “could stop joyriders” from damaging the grass and benches. Renewed calls have been made to consider closing the Circular Road in the Downs after an apparent rise in anti-social behaviour such as driving donuts on the grass.
The Downs committee, formed of councillors and members of the Society of Merchant Venturers, previously called on Bristol City Council to close the road, which runs around the outside of the large park. This call went unheeded, and the road has stayed open, for now.
But after hearing from concerned local residents about the rising problematic driving, the committee said the closure should once again be considered. The committee met on Monday, September 15, when they heard from several people who live nearby about their concerns.
