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Fund a permanent pedestrian bridge in Tadcaster Town Centre.
Closed
190 signatures
What the petition asks
On Boxing Day in 2015 flooding caused devastation across the country. This lead to the town of Tadcaster being split in two when the bridge subsequently collapsed.
Pedestrians and the like are forced to use the viaduct to cross which despite recent improvements is still unusable by many.
Pedestrians and the like are forced to use the viaduct to cross which despite recent improvements is still unusable by many.
This is having an adverse effect on residents, workers, small businesses and visitors to Tadcaster.
Due to its listed status the road bridge is unsuitable for many modern improvements. Samuel Smiths brewery are refusing to allow a temporary pedestrian bridge to be placed on land owned by them
A permanent, modern and flood resistant pedestrian bridge, close to the town centre is required, should the unthinkable happen again. Keeping the town united and minimising disruption and loss of business
Due to its listed status the road bridge is unsuitable for many modern improvements. Samuel Smiths brewery are refusing to allow a temporary pedestrian bridge to be placed on land owned by them
A permanent, modern and flood resistant pedestrian bridge, close to the town centre is required, should the unthinkable happen again. Keeping the town united and minimising disruption and loss of business
Timeline
| 28 Jan 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jul 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
190
Status
Closed
Opened
28 Jan 2016
Closed
28 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.