Conservative County Councillor for West Bridgford West, Hari Om, is continuing to press Nottinghamshire County Council to improve services at West Bridgford Household Waste Recycling Centre after the Council acknowledged that action is needed to tackle congestion around the site.
Speaking at Full Council, Cllr Om asked the Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment whether the Council would consider introducing a booking system for all vehicles at West Bridgford during peak times.
His question followed the Council’s announcement that a booking system for vans will be introduced at recycling centres across the county from 2 January 2027.
Cllr Om also raised the future of a replacement household waste recycling centre at Gamston, which has previously been identified as a potential location for a larger facility to serve West Bridgford and the surrounding area.
In response, the Cabinet Member confirmed that the Reform administration has not yet made a decision on the future of a replacement facility at Gamston, with investigations into possible locations continuing.
However, the Cabinet Member also acknowledged the problems currently facing the West Bridgford site, confirming that the Council is actively exploring a temporary no-right-turn arrangement for westbound traffic entering the site to help reduce congestion on Rugby Road during peak times.
The proposal would be introduced through an experimental traffic regulation order and was described by the Cabinet Member as a more cost-effective measure than introducing a booking system for all vehicles.
Cllr Om said: “I have been raising concerns about the problems at the West Bridgford recycling centre for a long time because residents are fed up with the queues, congestion and delays they face, particularly at busy times.
“The Council’s decision to look at a temporary no-right-turn arrangement is a clear acknowledgement that there is a problem which cannot be ignored any longer.
“I welcome officers looking at practical measures to improve the situation, but residents will judge this on results. What matters now is whether these changes actually reduce congestion and make a noticeable difference.
“We also need to look at the wider issue. The Council is introducing a booking system for vans from January, so it is reasonable to consider whether similar measures could help manage demand from all vehicles during peak periods and reduce pressure on the site.
“However, temporary measures alone will not solve the problem. West Bridgford is growing rapidly, yet the recycling centre is struggling to cope with demand. Residents deserve better, and the Council must now come forward with a clear long-term plan for the site.
“I will continue to press the Council for action and challenge them to deliver a solution that works. Residents have waited long enough, and I will keep raising this issue until real improvements are made.”
Cllr Om said he would continue to press the Reform administration to deliver meaningful action to tackle congestion at the Rugby Road site, while also seeking progress on plans for a modern replacement facility capable of meeting the needs of West Bridgford and surrounding communities for years to come.
