Residents of Britannia Road and Vincent Road in Norwich will get a formal say on traffic safety measures this September, after the county council confirmed it is moving forward with plans to address years of joyriding and anti-social driving on the road.

Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport Cllr Tom Dickerson told the August meeting that a public consultation will launch next month, alongside a community event where residents can meet officers and discuss the options being considered.

The announcement came in response to two public questions submitted to Cabinet, both raising concerns about high-speed passes along the road that residents say pose a serious risk to both drivers and pedestrians.

One resident, Andy Sharp, specifically called for a "blocked-off hammerhead" closure at the Ketts Hill end of Britannia Road, arguing it would remove the long straight stretch that enables dangerous speeding and reduce night-time noise. He described the measure as having strong local support.

Cllr Dickerson acknowledged the community's frustration, saying residents had "put up with speeding, rat-running and anti-social behaviour for far too long."

In a supplementary question, resident Stephen Robinson asked whether the council would work with the Police and Crime Commissioner and Norwich City Council to deliver a solution. Cllr Dickerson confirmed that both bodies would be involved in the process.

The council said further details about the consultation and community event would be published soon.