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To receive any petitions in accordance with Standing Order 68.1.  Notice must be given in writing or by email to the Partnership Committee Officer at least 14 days before the meeting.  Alternatively, the petition can be submitted on-line through Surrey County Council’s e-petitions website as long as the minimum number of signatures (30) has been reached 14 days before the meeting.

Two petitions have been received:

(i)  From Mr Tony Sollars which contains 54 signatures and reads:

"We the undersigned petition Surrey County Council to: 'implement a 20mph zone around the Chandler and Barrow Hills schools in Witley'.

Witley Parish Council have put forward suggestions for a 20mph zone around the Chandler and Barrow Hills schools in Witley to make it safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers."

(ii)  From Mr Luke Freeborough which contains 110 signatures and reads:

“We, the undersigned, petition Surrey County Council via Witley Parish Council to install the following in order to make access to Witley Infant School safer:

• appropriate school signage at strategic points on Church Lane

• to begin the ‘20 is plenty’ process for the part of Church Lane that runs past Witley Infants

• to add coloured road messaging to the surface of Witley Infants

• any other driver behaviour-changing improvements.

The road system in and around Witley CE Infant School is dangerous and not fit for purpose.  Crossing the road, accessing the car parking and access to Church Lane, both by car and on foot, is dangerous.  Every school should have safe access for the children who are in attendance, but Witley Infant School does not.  There is not enough signage at two key points on Church Lane to inform drivers that there is a school; there are no road markings to encourage vehicles to drive more slowly and appropriately around young children; pedestrians have no right-of-way here.”

The petition response reports are attached.

Two petitions were received:

(i)  From Mr Tony Sollars which contains 54 signatures and reads:

"We the undersigned petition Surrey County Council to: 'implement a 20mph zone around the Chandler and Barrow Hills schools in Witley'.

Witley Parish Council have put forward suggestions for a 20mph zone around the Chandler and Barrow Hills schools in Witley to make it safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers."

The Local Committee (Waverley) resolved to AGREE that:

(i)                The Safer Travel Team and key stakeholders including the Police will investigate the issues set out in the petition in line with Surrey County Councils (SCC’s) Road Safety Outside Schools Policy.

(ii)               The Safer Travel Team will return to the Waverley Local Committee in March 2018 with a report outlining any recommendations associated with the petition.

Reason: The Safer Travel Team will investigate the above issues in accordance to the SCC’s Road Safety Outside Schools Policy, and will return to the next Local with a full report.

(ii)  From Mr Luke Freeborough which contains 110 signatures and reads:

“We, the undersigned, petition Surrey County Council via Witley Parish Council to install the following in order to make access to Witley Infant School safer:

• appropriate school signage at strategic points on Church Lane

• to begin the ‘20 is plenty’ process for the part of Church Lane that runs past Witley Infants

• to add coloured road messaging to the surface of Witley Infants

• any other driver behaviour-changing improvements.

The road system in and around Witley CE Infant School is dangerous and not fit for purpose.  Crossing the road, accessing the car parking and access to Church Lane, both by car and on foot, is dangerous.  Every school should have safe access for the children who are in attendance, but Witley Infant School does not.  There is not enough signage at two key points on Church Lane to inform drivers that there is a school; there are no road markings to encourage vehicles to drive more slowly and appropriately around young children; pedestrians have no right-of-way here.”

The Local Committee (Waverley) resolved to AGREE that:

(i)                The Safer Travel Team and key stakeholders including the Police will investigate the issues set out in the petition in line with Surrey County Councils (SCC’s) Road Safety Outside Schools Policy.

(ii)               The Safer Travel Team will return to the Waverley Local Committee in March 2018 with a report outlining any recommendations associated with the petition.

Reason: The Safer Travel Team will investigate the above issues in accordance to the SCC’s Road Safety Outside Schools Policy, and will return to the next Local with a full report.

Two petitions were received:

Petition 1 - "We the undersigned petition Surrey County Council to: 'implement a 20mph zone around the Chandler and Barrow Hills schools in Witley'. Witley Parish Council have put forward suggestions for a 20mph zone around the Chandler and Barrow Hills schools in Witley to make it safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers."

Declarations of Interest: Carole Cockburn declared a personal interest as she was a Governor at Barrow Hill School.

Officers in attendance: John Hilder, Area Highways Manager

The petition submitted by Mr Tony Sollars contained 54 signatures. Ms Maxine Gale introduced the petition on behalf of Mr Tony Sollars. The Divisional Member, Mr Peter Martin, supported the petition in principle but would like to see the officer report on the matter at the next local committee.

The Local Committee (Waverley) AGREED that:

(i)     The Safer Travel Team and key stakeholders including the Police would investigate the issues set out in the petition in line with Surrey County Councils (SCC’s) Road Safety Outside Schools Policy.

(ii)    The Safer Travel Team would return to the Waverley Local Committee in March 2018 with a report outlining any recommendations associated with the petition.

Reason: The Safer Travel Team will investigate the above issues in accordance to the SCC’s Road Safety Outside Schools Policy, and will return to the next Local with a full report.

Petition 2 - “We, the undersigned, petition Surrey County Council via Witley Parish Council to install the following in order to make access to Witley Infant School safer:

•     Appropriate school signage at strategic points on Church Lane

•     To begin the ‘20 is plenty’ process for the part of Church Lane that runs past Witley Infants

•     To add coloured road messaging to the surface of Witley Infants

•     Any other driver behaviour-changing improvements.

The road system in and around Witley CE Infant School is dangerous and not fit for purpose.  Crossing the road, accessing the car parking and access to Church Lane, both by car and on foot, is dangerous.  Every school should have safe access for the children who are in attendance, but Witley Infant School does not.  There is not enough signage at two key points on Church Lane to inform drivers that there is a school; there are no road markings to encourage vehicles to drive more slowly and appropriately around young children; pedestrians have no right-of-way here.”

Declarations of Interest: None

Officers in attendance: John Hilder, Area Highways Manager

The petition submitted by Mr Luke Freeborough contained 110 signatures. Mr Luke Freeborough introduced the petition to the committee. The Divisional Member, Mr Peter Martin, supported the petition in principle but would like to see the officer report on the matter, at the next Local Committee.

The Local Committee (Waverley) AGREED that:

(i)     The Safer Travel Team and key stakeholders including the Police would investigate the issues set out in the petition in line with Surrey County Councils (SCC’s) Road Safety Outside Schools Policy.

(ii)    The Safer Travel Team would return to the Waverley Local Committee in March 2018 with a report outlining any recommendations associated with the petition.

Reason: The Safer Travel Team will investigate the above issues in accordance to the SCC’s Road Safety Outside Schools Policy, and will return to the next Local with a full report.