A controversial decision to reopen a busy city centre road is set to come before councillors after opponents call for compromise.
The Conservative-controlled Norfolk County Council recently decided to axe vehicle restrictions on Exchange Street.
Graham Plant, cabinet member for transport has insisted the change is needed because the order was too difficult to enforce.
The decision was taken by Mr Plant alone after he decided to scrap a committee which had met to discuss Norwich road schemes.
Reopening the road has sparked criticism from the leader of Norwich City Council, opposition county councillors, and members of the public, who held a protest against the move on Sunday.
But now Labour has put forward an alternative proposal – reopening the road only to taxis, a group which has heavily campaigned against the closure.
Labour made the suggestion after calling in the decision, meaning the matter will come before County Hall's scrutiny committee next Tuesday.
The committee can ask the authority to reconsider.
The Labour group has argued that Mr Plant has failed to consult with local partners and their proposal would still help cut the number of cars using the street.
Mike Sands, a city and county councillor, argued that making the decision behind closed doors had meant Mr Plant had failed to look for compromise.
He said: “It's extraordinary to change a law because too many people are breaking it when enforcement cameras are being introduced elsewhere in the city as a cash cow for Norfolk County Council.
“Our suggestion of letting taxis use Exchange Street isn't ideal but would help cab drivers, reduce the strain on other ways out from the city centre and still leave a better environment for pedestrians.
“By taking his decision at the very last moment before he has left very little time to consider the views of others. That is either cynical or negligent.”
The decision has also been called in by the Green group.
Green councillor Paul Neale argued it was unclear the reopening was being pursued when the restriction had previously been listed as a success by County Hall.
He said: "The decision to abandon the progress made is a cynical move by the Tories that goes against the views of the majority of people and many businesses.
"Removing motor traffic from city centre streets has huge benefits for air quality, retail and hospitality businesses, and the environment."
Mr Neale said the group wanted answers on how the council planned to improve walking, cycling and public transport without a "constant chopping and changing of policies".
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