Issue - meetings

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

The Local Committee:

i.        noted the officer’s comment and support the continuation of the Community Speed watch. Rejected the officer’s comments and response and requested officers relook at the possibilities at the location using more up to date data and return their findings to a future Local Committee meeting for further consideration.

Reason for decision:

The above decision was made so officers could further investigate what might be possible at this location to help with vehicular speed management and make the road safer for all users.

Declarations of Interest: None

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

Petitions, public questions, statements: The petitioner Vince Kingman presented his petition, noting from observation that the 30mph speed limit was regularly exceeded by many people. He added there was already a Community Speed Watch in place and urged Surrey Highways to do more to make the road safer for every user.

Key points from the discussion:

·         Although it was noted that this did not fall within the Surrey County Council Speed limit policy, several Members felt that a speed reduction should be considered in this area due to the reduction from 60mph into 30mph with a large estate and children’s play area. 

·         It was suggested that further consideration was needed and the AHM suggested that a VAS sign might be appropriate. Members were supportive of this option but requested costs were required in order to see if CIL funding could be sought for these.

·         Members were not happy with the officer recommendation to note the response as they felt something more was needing to be done.

Resolution:

Mr Jeff Harris therefore proposed an amendment that was seconded by Mr Bob Gardner.

The Local Committee unanimously agreed to:

Reject the officer’s comments and response and requested officers relook at the possibilities at the location using more up to date data and return their findings to a future Local Committee meeting for further consideration.

Reason for decision:

The above decision was made so officers could further investigate what might be possible at this location to help with vehicular speed management and make the road safer for all users.