Businesses in Ketts Hill have vowed to continue their fight against proposals for a bus lane. 

The bus lane would see the implementation of double yellow lines outside the Ketts Hill Baker and Son and Bear Barbershop, which currently have a bay for 11 cars which is used daily by customers.  

Norwich Evening News: Bakery owner Linda Etheridge said all of their business is passing trade which they will lose if the works go ahead Bakery owner Linda Etheridge said all of their business is passing trade which they will lose if the works go ahead (Image: Denise Bradley)

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While for the moment the plans have not made it to a council committee, owners are still concerned about their future.  

Linda Etheridge, who owns Ketts Hill Bakery, is vowing to fight on.  

She said: "The history here is so great, we get visitors from all over, I thought Norwich wanted to preserve its history not wipe it, especially just to save 80 seconds on a bus ride. 

“We just want someone to stop it – I am going to fight it to the end.” 

Norwich Evening News: The businesses both make use of the parking outside the shops The businesses both make use of the parking outside the shops (Image: Denise Bradley)

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Son and Bear Barbershop's senior barber Jake Swanton said: “We used to have a shop in the city centre that was horrendous for parking.   

“Moving here made it a lot easier for people to get to us.”  

The barber shop owner, Ross Mathieson was made aware of the plans before he moved in but with no more mention of it, they assumed it had been scrapped.   

Green Party councillor for Thorpe Hamlet ward Ben Price said: "As Green councillors we want to see improvements to public transport, better safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and cleaner air for the people living in the area.  

Norwich Evening News: Ketts Hill Bakery owner, Linda Etheridge, right, with manager Julie Hall; and neighbours, Son of The Bear barber shop owner, Ross Mathieson, left, and senior barber, Jake Swanton Ketts Hill Bakery owner, Linda Etheridge, right, with manager Julie Hall; and neighbours, Son of The Bear barber shop owner, Ross Mathieson, left, and senior barber, Jake Swanton (Image: Denise Bradley)

“We want to see money invested by the county council into producing a city-wide long-term plan that will clearly outline to the public a low car low carbon city. 

"I have been in dialogue with the businesses and am fully prepared to represent their views and the views of the community – but the notice of this proposal coming to committee has not happened yet.   

"The original proposal had plans for nearby short stay parking bays which would support those visiting the businesses."

Norwich Evening News: The new bus lane will save 80 seconds on bus journeys The new bus lane will save 80 seconds on bus journeys (Image: Denise Bradley)