Bedford Place in Southampton to reopen next month
Opposition leaders said residents' views should have been considered. It comes as the road closure - first introduced in August last year - proved controversial with some businesses calling on the council to reopen the road and others asking for Bedford Place to remain a pedestrian area. Martin Chant, co-manager at Cloud Wine, said:"When the closure happened it dramatically affected businesses. We are glad to see it reopen." Meanwhile, Caroline French, managing director of W J French & Son, said she feels the scheme has not reached its full potential. "Going forward I would ur...