We are opposing the plans put forward by connecting Sheffield to extend bus lane operation times to 12 hours, remove parking and create a red route on Ecclesall road & Abbeydale road. This means no waiting, loading or parking and will not only majorly affect the residents on the roads surrounding the main road, but this will be detrimental to the businesses that rely on the access to the main road.  After facing an extremely difficult two years due to the covid pandemic these plans will be detrimental to the livelihood of many shops, salons, cafes etc. on Ecclesall & Abbeydale road and surrounding areas. the lack of footfall will inevitably force job losses and business closures of many independent and local business’