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HIGHWAYS UPDATE (EXECUTIVE FUNCTION)
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Meeting: 12/11/2021 - Waverley Local Committee (Item 19)
19 CRANLEIGH HIGH STREET, WAVERLEY - 20mph SPEED LIMIT ASSESSMENT 
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A speed limit assessment has recently been undertaken for High Street, Cranleigh within Waverley where concerns have been raised by Members and residents about speeding. The results are detailed within this report and the attached annex.
Additional documents:
Decision:
The Local Committee (Waverley) agreed that:
(i) Based upon the evidence the speed limits should be changed to adhere to the current policy, and gives authority to advertise a notice in accordance with the Traffic Regulation Act 1984 the effects of which will be to implement the proposed speed limit changes and revoke any existing traffic orders necessary to implement the changes. Subject to no objections being maintained the Order is made.
(ii) Authorisation is given to the Engagement and Commissioning Manager in consultation with the Chairman of the Local Committee and Local Member to resolve any objections received in connection with the proposals.
Reasons for decision:
To help to slow speeds in this area.
Minutes:
Declarations of Interest: None.
Officer in attendance: None.
Petitions, Public Questions/Statements: None.
Members welcomed the 20 is plenty initiative for the High Street, but did note the low speeds recorded. It was felt that if the signage measures prevented one accident then they were worth the investment.
The Local Committee (Waverley) agreed that:
(i) Based upon the evidence the speed limits should be changed to adhere to the current policy, and gives authority to advertise a notice in accordance with the Traffic Regulation Act 1984 the effects of which will be to implement the proposed speed limit changes and revoke any existing traffic orders necessary to implement the changes. Subject to no objections being maintained the Order is made.
(ii) Authorisation is given to the Engagement and Commissioning Manager in consultation with the Chairman of the Local Committee and Local Member to resolve any objections received in connection with the proposals.
Reasons for decision:
To help to slow speeds in this area.