To receive any petitions in accordance with Standing Order 14.1. Notice should be given in writing or by email to the Community Partnership and Committee Officer at least 14 days before the meeting. Alternatively, the petition can be submitted on-line through Surrey County Council or Woking Borough Council’s e-petitions website as long as the minimum number of signatures (30) has been reached 14 days before the meeting.
Petitions received:
a) Pathway from Horsell Park to Brewery Road
b) Speeding on Arnold Road
c) 20 MPH Speed limit of White Rose Lane
Minutes:
Petition A: Pathway from Horsell Park to Brewery Road
In accordance with Standing Order 14.1, Mr Colin Kemp presented this petition on behalf of local residents. The petition contained 225 signatures, and was worded as follows:
We petition the SCC local committee to take action to repair and make safe the top of the pathway leading from Horsell Park to Brewery Road.
In particular we want:
- Resurfacing including both the potholed path and the unmade-up muddy section.
- Lighting to provide safety at night.
Mr Kemp showed some photographs of the pathway. It was noted that this path is very well used with over 1,000 people and 100 wheeled vehicles using it each day. The last section of the path is narrow, lined with white posts and unlit, and many people in Horsell would like this addressed.
As local Member, Mr Kemp noted that the path in some areas is less that the 5 foot stated in the response. He has instigated an investigation into ownership of the land and will work with local residents to take this forward.
Members noted that the footpath was a key arterial route into Woking, and is key to helping to promote the health and wellbeing by encouraging people to walk and cycle into the town.
Petition B: Speeding on Arnold Road
In accordance with Standing Order 14.1, Mr Osborne presented this petition on behalf of local residents. The petition contained 83 signatures, and was worded as follows:
I want the Council to consult with residents to address speeding issues on Arnold Road which have developed as a result of Sheerwater Access Road works.
Possible solutions proposed by residents include:
Petitioners acknowledged the improvements that the Sheerwater Access Road had given to Arnold Road, but it had caused local speeding. The road is now being used as a cut through to avoid the traffic lights, and residents fear that this will increase once the new ASDA is opened, and the Sheerwater proposals are implemented. The speed survey that was commissioned was carried out at the wrong location and during half term. Residents would like something to be done to address the issue.
Mr Fishwick responded to the petition and it was agreed that officers would carry out a further speed survey in the New Year once ASDA has opened, and would liaise with residents over the positioning of the speeding loops and the timing of the survey. A report would be brought back to a future meeting of the Joint Committee with appropriate recommendations.
Petition C: 20MPH Speed Limit on White Rose Lane
In accordance with Standing Order 14.1, Mr Kelly presented this petition on behalf of local residents. The petition contained 41 signatures, and was worded as follows:
We the undersigned petition Surrey County Council to urgently implement a 20mph speed limit on the most dangerous section of White Rose Lane.
Mr Kelly explained that residents are concerned about White Rose Lane being dangerous as there is no pavement at the end. They recognise that it would be too expensive to put one in, but would like the Committee to consider implementing a 20MPH speed limit along the road.
Mr Milne introduced the response and explained the process for prioritising requests. The first step would be to carry out a speed assessment. Mrs Bowes agreed to use some of her Community Enhancement monies to expedite the survey. The survey would be completed, with residents involved in agreeing the locations, and then a report would be submitted to a future meeting of the committee on the findings, and any recommended next steps.