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Village Speed Limits

by Admin | | General, Parish Meetings

** UPDATE From Parish Chair **

Dear all,

You will recall that I recently put around an email that amongst other things, asked for volunteers to undertake some work on speeding within the village.  I have not spoken to anyone in the Parish that doesn’t believe this to be one of the biggest issues facing our village life and all appear to be unanimous that it is an issue that needs to be dealt with if possible.  I am aware that we have made previous attempts on this matter and that any success has been limited, however I do not believe that this should stop us from continuing to make our own efforts to put in place a solution.

My previous request did result in some volunteers coming forward but to be frank we need more to make an initial survey viable.  As I said previously I don’t expect that the commitment will be great but as always the more volunteers the smaller the time commitment.  Can I therefore again appeal to you and ask you all to consider putting your name forward to try and assist in this massive issue for our Parish.

If you feel you can assist please let me have your name and I will collate volunteers and pass them on to Gary who has offered to co-ordinate our approach.

On a separate note I have not received any suggestions for agenda items so at the moment I am considering holding the next Residents (Parish) meeting in September rather than July/August, thus avoiding the holiday period.  If you have a differing view please do get in touch.

Regards

Dave Webb

 

UPDATE AFTER MEETING
A meeting has now taken place to discuss the way forward to address speeding issues through our village.  The next step is to complete a ‘Pledge Form’ which requires 20% of the villagers to give their support.  Subject to gaining this support, we need at least 8 people to attend a ‘Speed Watch Training Session’, which will take place in the Village Hall.
We currently have 4 people committed to help, so we are looking for another 4 volunteers at least to come forward before we can move forward.  Our initial objectives are:

  • Reduce the speed limit to 20 mph
  • Install speed awareness signs
  • Install village approach gates.  This is basically a white fence containing a village sign and speed limit.  Experience indicates that this is one of the most effective ways of controlling speed traffic.

Further discussions will take place at the next Parish Meeting to be held on Wednesday 19th December 2018.

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Initial investigations revealed there are various measures that can be taken. e.g. speed bumps, speed cameras, speed reductions to 20mph, road narrowing at entrances to village, road markings and village entry gates, which basically is white fencing with the speed signs displayed on it.

I have written to the Highways Authority highlighting our concerns and asking for advice.  They have in turn replied suggesting the initial action is a speed survey.  I have arranged a meeting on 21st of November to discuss this with the sub-committee because we need to understand what benefits we can obtain relative to the work that we may have to carry out.

One final point to all residents is that I think we should lead by example.  I have seen on numerous occasions when walking through the village, residents leaving their homes and driving in excess of 30 mph.  If we can’t obey the speed limit, how can we expect other passing traffic to do so.

Gary Birch
Telephone: 01455 202263

 

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