The Bailey has developed into a residential area, with housing now situated along both sides of the road extending towards the bypass. Despite this, traffic continues to travel at speeds that are inappropriate for a residential setting. This creates a significant risk to pedestrians and cyclists, especially children and other vulnerable road users.

There are currently insufficient safety measures in place to allow pedestrians to cross safely or to ensure vehicles travel at speeds suitable for the area. As the number of residents and pedestrians has increased, so too has the need for improved road safety infrastructure. There is no safe crossing for people to walk or cycle between Cornerfields and the town centre, or between Cornerfields and the Regents Estate. There has already been one accident on this road, and we are concerned that there will be further accidents.

Residents on Cornerfields are concerned and are prompting this petition; many residents have already contacted the council and local councillors to ask for further action to ensure this road is safe.

Residents of Embsay and Eastby have also raised their concerns about this issue, so here is the link to the petition for anyone who would ike to add their name to the call for action. The petition runs up to 06/08/2026.

ePetition – Safe crossing between Cornerfields and the Regents estate on The Bailey, Skipton | North Yorkshire Council

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