The petition is from Draycott in the Moors parish council and the community of Draycott in the Moors, with the communities and parish councils of Checkley, Forsbrook, Fulford in my Constituency and other residents.

The petition states:

The Petition of Draycott in the Moors parish council and the community of Draycott in the Moors, with the communities and parish councils of Checkley, Forsbrook, Fulford and Leigh,

Declares that the constant ever-increasing noise from the 33,000 plus vehicles using the A50 concrete road daily has become intolerable. Residents cannot have their windows open at night even in mid-summer. They are also unable to sit in their gardens in peace as the noise can drown conversations. These and other side effects put a great strain on the nervous system.

The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to change the policy of waiting until this surface needs repair, estimated to be in 30 years' time, and resurface the road with a quieter surface immediately.

And the Petitioners remain, etc.

[P000200]