Issue - meetings

The full wording of this petition and officer response will be provided within the supplementary agenda

The Local Committee:

Noted the officers comments and that officers would work with residents via the local divisional member to start to investigate locations for possible signage and report back to the local committee.

Reason for decision:

The above decision was made so officers could begin the investigative work for sign locations to make the road safer for crossing deer.

Declarations of Interest: None

Officers in attendance: Zena Curry, Area Highways Manager (AHM), SCC

Petitions, public questions, statements: The petitioner Joanne Boddy presented her petition to the Committee asking for the installation of Deer warning signs on Dorking Road Tadworth.

Key points from the discussion:

·         Members welcomed the petition as it raised awareness of an issue on rural roads. 

·         Although it was appreciated that policies encouraged decluttering of roadside signs, it was felt that these were helpful to motorists and could be sponsored.

·         The AHM noted that it was distressing to witness the death of any creature on the Highway, but stated that a criteria needed to be followed when looking at where these signs could be placed – which included known deer routes and locations. She added that further work with the Deer Aware organisation was needed.

·         It was noted the cost of signage was in the region of £300 to £500 per sign, dependent on works needed and traffic management required for installation.

Resolution:

The Local Committee:

Noted the officers comments and that officers would work with residents via the local divisional member to start to investigate locations for possible signage and report back to the local committee.

Reason for decision:

The above decision was made so officers could begin the investigative work for sign locations to make the road safer for crossing deer.