You will hear part of a local council meeting about transport issues and planned changes to a recreation ground.
First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 14.
Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 14.
We'll move on to the next item, which concerns traffic and highways, Councillor Thornton.
Well, we've received the findings from last month's survey on traffic and road transport in the town.
Most respondents were content with the condition of the roads, a small number mentioned potholes, and those will be dealt with.
However, the strongest concern was the growing number of heavy vehicles taking our local roads in order to avoid congestion elsewhere.
We had anticipated more criticism from commuters about the reduced train service, but that appears to have caused relatively little difficulty.
The riverside cycle path has attracted plenty of cyclists and walkers since it was resurfaced last year.
Passing other users can be awkward though, so an extra strip will shortly be added along one edge to widen it.
In the longer term, we hope to extend the route right across the town, but that work is not planned for the near future.
Unfortunately, the proposed pedestrian crossing beside the post office has been delayed.
Money had already been allocated for the current financial year.
There were then reports that the post office might relocate, in which case the crossing would not have been needed.
It has now confirmed that it will remain in place.
The problem is that the highways department regards our intended site as unsafe because it lies close to a bend.
We will therefore have to reconsider the location.
On Station Road, drivers sometimes wait for quite a while when the level crossing is closed.
New notices ask them to switch their engines off during these delays, so pedestrians on the pavement are not exposed to exhaust fumes.
Cyclists have also been fastening bikes to the railings outside the ticket office, but the station will solve that by installing cycle racks.
Before you hear the remainder of the meeting, you have some time to look at questions 15 to 20.
Now listen and answer questions 15 to 20.
Our next item is the proposed improvement of the recreation ground.
Councillor Thornton will report again.
Since the recreation ground was enlarged, we have consulted residents about making it both more useful and more appealing.
Please look at the map on the screen.
The river is along the northern boundary, while the community hall stands close to the entrance from the road.
At present, cars park between the hall and the row of trees to its east.
Because this creates a risk for people on foot, we propose putting the new car park on the other side of the community hall, immediately beside the building.
The cricket pitch will also move.
We have bought extra land on the eastern side of the ground, beyond the trees.
The pitch is currently too close to the road, so it will be placed in that newly acquired area on the far side of the tree line.
This should prevent stray balls from reaching vehicles or pedestrians.
A children's playground is planned as well.
A footpath will lead to it from the community hall, and it will occupy the area next to the river.
We first considered a position near the road, but the riverside setting should be more pleasant.
The skateboard ramp is used by children of several ages.
Although moving it towards the river was discussed, the final decision is to put it in the southeast corner, close to the road.
The pavilion serves both footballers and cricketers, and is already in a convenient position.
It will remain where it is, to the west of the row of trees and near the river, within easy reach of both pitches.
Finally, a new board for local notices will be installed.
Anyone entering the recreation ground from the road will find it immediately on their right.
That is the end of part two.
You now have one minute to check your answers to part two.
