Residents say five years of warnings about a dangerous Malvern junction have fallen on deaf ears, despite a road safety petition attracting more than 400 signatures.
Campaigners have repeatedly called for measures to reduce speeds and improve safety following several incidents and near misses on the mini roundabout between Pound Bank Road and Madresfield Road.
The petition gathered a further 30 signatures following a recent collision at the junction on Wednesday October 21, which prompted a significant emergency services response.
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Resident Nathan Wanklin, who launched the campaign, said the latest incident highlights why residents continue to push for change.
“I have been campaigning for around five years for meaningful safety measures at this location,” he said.
“We have repeatedly raised concerns about vehicle speeds, the design of the junction, collisions and near misses. Despite those concerns, I have repeatedly been told that further measures are not required.”
“The petition calling for action is now over 400 signatures. This is no longer one person raising concerns,” he said.
He believes a range of potential options should be explored, including traffic lights or speed-reducing measures on the approaches to the junction, but said the priority is ensuring effective action is finally taken.
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Another resident, Chris Rice, who was involved in a near-fatal accident at the roundabout where his car ended up flipped on his roof, said the roundabout was “so dangerous” and it’s a matter of time before someone has does lose their life in an accident there.
He continued: “I can’t bring myself to go back to the accident location, as it brings flash backs and horrible memories of me being trapped in the car upside down.
The accident has really affected my life, not just because I lost my new car, but my job too due to my injuries from the accident and that was all because somebody wasn’t paying attention and didn’t stop to give way from their right. ”
Worcestershire county councillor Paul Bennett said the strength of support demonstrates the depth of local concern.
“The strength of the petition shows it is more than a casual nuisance,” he said.
Mr Bennett argued that the roundabout is too small and not sufficiently visible to drivers, adding that Pound Bank Road experiences high levels of traffic for a residential area.
He has called for further measures including a pedestrian crossing, additional physical barriers and a permanent speed camera, but says he has not received a response from the neighbourhood policing team.
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Responding to the concerns, a spokesperson at West Mercia Police Road Safety Team, said: “Recent speed data collected on Pound Bank Road in May 2026 highlighted good compliance with the posted speed limit. From 1st January 2025 until the present day there have been four collisions resulting in injuries that have been reported to the Police in the area of the roundabout.
“West Mercia Police already have an operational enforcement site on Madresfield Road in Malvern. We will continue to work alongside the safer neighbourhood team and local partners to address local community concern and identify any potential opportunities to improve the safety of the road for everyone who uses it.”
Malvern Hills district councillor Tom Wells said: “We take residents’ concerns about road safety at this junction seriously. New SLOW road markings have already been introduced on the approaches.
“We will work with the Police to understand the circumstances of the recent collision and consider whether any further measures would be appropriate. We will continue to monitor the location and keep its safety under review.”
Dame Harriett Baldwin, MP for West Worcestershire, said she was aware of reports of incidents in the area and encouraged concerned residents to contact her office.
She added: “I’ve found that the local police are willing to look at speeding enforcement where required and I welcome any other suggestions from motorists or local people who are concerned about this issue.”
