HUNDREDS of residents have signed a petition calling for a traffic survey in the Audley Road area of Chippenham.

Andy Phillips, of Sheldon Road, spent hours collecting 460 signatures because he was so concerned about road safety in the area.

He sent the petition to Richard Lander, director of environmental services at Wiltshire County Council, calling for a traffic survey. He also sent copies to MP James Gray, Chippenham Town Council, and North Wiltshire District Council.

Roger Bishton, of the county's corporate services department, said a report would be prepared about the petition and it would be considered by councillors on September 11.