The Wallington Integrated Transport Package (WIPT), engaged the local community in the development of the improvements to the high street. It started with an informal consultation with a range of residents, local businesses and visitors asking them what they liked and disliked about Wallington and what improvements could be made to encourage them to use more sustainable transport options. Over 1,000 responses were received and, generally, the feedback showed that people liked and used Wallington but the main problems were congestion and difficulty crossing at key points, clutter and areas that were untidy and run down.Significant amendments were made to the project because of the feedback from the consultation. These changes included amendments to the area around the library gardens and old town hall, and the addition of more loading bays and disabled parking. The project manager and senior engineer, Russell Troup, went through the final scheme details and highlighted the drainage improvements they wanted to incorporate into the area.Transport for London has provided a significant contribution to fund the project, which is due to commence in mid February 2011.

Further information on the scheme is available from Russell.troup@sutton.gov.uk or 020 8770 4551