Decision details

To consider a petition calling on the County Council to introduce traffic calming measures including a 20mph speed limit, relevant mandatory signs and occasional radar checks to deliver safety in Southfields Road, Eastbourne.

57.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

57.2     Mr David Hodkinson, the Lead Petitioner for the petition calling on the County Council to introduce traffic calming measures including a 20mph speed limit, relevant mandatory signs and occasional radar checks to deliver safety in Southfields Road, Eastbourne spoke to highlight safety concerns relating to speed of vehicles and the use of Southfields Road for buses and large vehicles.

DECISIONS

57.3     The Lead Member RESOLVED to advise petitioners that:

(1) A potential scheme to implement a 20mph speed limit, traffic calming and relevant mandatory signs has been assessed through the approved High Level Sift process and is not a priority for the County Council at the present time;

(2) Petitioners may wish to consider setting up a Community Speed Watch group for the area to carry out occasional speed checks; and

(3) Petitioners may wish to consider taking a potential scheme forward through Community Match. A Community Match Appraisal at a cost of £500 would be required prior to a Community Match application.

REASONS

57.4     A scheme to implement a 20mph speed limit, traffic calming measures and relevant mandatory signs in Southfields Road has been assessed through the approved High Level Sift process and did not meet the benchmark score to be taken forward. However, appropriate improvements could be considered should an alternative source of funding become available, or an application through Community Match was successful.

57.5     To determine what measures could be suitable in this area, prior to a Community Match application, the petitioners would need to commission a Community Match Appraisal at a cost of £500. This would help identify possible improvements for further discussions and provide the group with an estimate of what they might cost to assist in their budget considerations.

57.6     Occasional radar checks could be carried out by concerned residents, should they wish to form a Community Speed Watch group. Contact details for the District Speedwatch Administrator can be provided to Councillor Rodohan and the Lead Petitioner upon request.