Issue - meetings

There are existing one-way traffic orders over short sections of the southern ends of Albert Road and Lumley Road in place in order to prevent place “No Entry” signs at their southern ends.

Concerns have been raised by residents that these existing “No Entry” signs are being ignored by motorists.

A scheme to revoke these orders and remove these signs was added to the forward programme for funding for this current financial year. Public consultation has been carried out on the proposals to remove the “No Entry” signs.

Following a request from the divisional member, the public consultation also asked if residents/businesses would support the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in these roads. Should the results of the consultation support the introduction of a 20mph speed limit, a scheme to install a 20mph speed limit will be added to the Integrated Transport Scheme list for possible future funding.

This report presents the results of the public consultation.  The Local Committee is asked to note the results of the consultation and to make a decision on how they wish to proceed.

Report and Annexes 1 to 3 attached

The Local Committee (Reigate & Banstead) agreed to:

(i)    Note the results of the public consultation as set out in this report, particularly that there is no overwhelming support to revoke the existing one-way working order and remove the “No Entry” sign in Albert Road and limited support for revoking the existing one-way working order and remove the “No Entry” sign in Lumley Road.

And agreed on:

(ii)   OPTION 3: Do not proceed with proposals to revoke the existing one-way traffic order and remove the existing “No Entry” signs in Albert Road and Lumley Road. Agree to reallocate the £10,000 identified within the Integrated Transport Scheme Forward Programme to support an existing scheme which is to be funded in the current financial year.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

To inform the Local Committee of the results of the public consultation and to seek authority to develop a revised scheme that takes the views of those consulted into consideration. 

No declarations of interest received.

Officer present:

Zena Curry, Area Highways Manager

Discussion highlights:

(Graham Knight joined the meeting)

1.         The divisional member explained the scheme had been proposed because of inadequate enforcement of the ‘no entry’ signs but that the results of the consultation showed there was little support to implement.

2.         It was noted in particular that the nearby Horley Infant School sited in Lumley Road, did not support the proposals.

3.         Members agreed it would be better value for money for the £10,000 budget to be reallocated to other schemes.

4.         Members discussed the 20mph speed limit aspect of the consultation and it was suggested that out of 450 questionnaires sent out, the response was not sufficient to consider taking this measure forward.

4.         The Chairman agreed to write on behalf of the local committee to the Borough Inspector regarding increasing enforcement.

5.         Members agreed (District Councillor White abstained) on option 3.

The Local Committee (Reigate & Banstead) agreed to:

(i)    Note the results of the public consultation as set out in this report, particularly that there is no overwhelming support to revoke the existing one-way working order and remove the “No Entry” sign in Albert Road and limited support for revoking the existing one-way working order and remove the “No Entry” sign in Lumley Road.

And agreed on:

(ii)   OPTION 3: Do not proceed with proposals to revoke the existing one-way traffic order and remove the existing “No Entry” signs in Albert Road and Lumley Road. Agree to reallocate the £10,000 identified within the Integrated Transport Scheme Forward Programme to support an existing scheme which is to be funded in the current financial year.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

To inform the Local Committee of the results of the public consultation and to seek authority to develop a revised scheme that takes the views of those consulted into consideration.