Today is the day that all members of Carlisle City Council will be asked not to support plans for an extra lane on Warwick Road.

Colin Glover, leader of the authority and Labour councillor for Currock, will put forward a motion at a full council meeting tonight, stating that the city council does not support the proposals, which have been tabled by Cumbria County Council.

If approved, the £1m plans would see an extra lane created on the westbound side of Warwick Road, running from the Rosehill Industrial Estate to the junction with Eastern Way.

Residents living in the area have hit out at the scheme, stating that it will create further safety risks, including accessing their driveways.

They have also argued that the trees that line the pavement are a natural flood defence as well as helping to alleviate noise pollution.

A petition set up by residents has gained more than 5,000 signatures.

The motion which has been put forward by Mr Glover states: "This council recognises and shares the concerns raised by Warwick Road residents with regard to the proposed road widening scheme.

"This council does not support the current scheme proposed in the consultation documents.

"Any amended scheme should take into account the views expressed by the affected residents, recognise and protect the importance of the attractive visual impact of this key gateway to the city and should only proceed if residents are informed and involved in securing an evidence based and satisfactory alternative solution."

Paul Nedved, a Conservative councillor for Stanwix Urban, lives near where the new lane could be built.

He told the News & Star: "As a resident of Tilbury Road in proximity to the proposed scheme I am delighted that the leader of the council has come latterly with his council motion to support the local residents, local MP and Botcherby politicians in their opposition to the road widening proposals and cutting down the of the mature trees."