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Stirling Council Governance Team6 years ago Principal Petitioner - Dr Niall Hamilton-SmithThe Viewforth link road is a multi-million road expansion scheme, projected to increase traffic, carbon emissions, noise and air pollution in the city centre and local communities. It will involve the felling of mature trees which are part of the city's heritage.This petition asks Stirling Council to reconsider the significant expenditure on the Viewforth Link Road, following the declaration of a Climate and Ecological Emergency and in light of the Covid challenges.There have been many attempts by local people to engage with the council on this matter, eg, during planning there were 166 local objections, with no meaningful consultation with the communities affected.We are asking the Council to think again, to think more boldly and to invest in our future.We Ask Our Council: To prioritise investment in a green and just recovery, addressing its declaration of a Climate and Ecological Emergency To continue to invest in more robust sustainable transport initiatives throughout Stirling with a strong emphasis on prioritising pedestrians, cyclists, and affordable public transport across rural and urban Stirling To work with local people to develop a more ambitious vision: cleaner, healthier and environmentally sustainable, drawing on the strengths and energy of our local communities, small businesses and producers. This vision must meet the challenges set in the Scottish Governments’ National Transport Strategy delivery plan, whilst making effective use of up-to-date evidence and innovation. To protect and develop local biodiversity for the benefit of us all and avoid ecological degradation at all costs.