ALRESFORD civic chiefs are reporting that the county council is minded not to install traffic lights at The Soke.

Heavy lorries in Broad Street and The Soke, by The Globe tavern, are becoming a serious issue for local residents.

The town council wants to see lights installed to prevent a repeat of two HGVs getting stuck together, as happened last May.

But the county council is worried about unregulated traffic movement from private access side roads and car parking outside The Globe.

It is undertaking a further study to see what options are available to better control traffic flow. The outcome is expected in early March.