Decision details

To consider the petition submitted to the County council on 15 May 2018

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

10.2     Ms Ania Sztopel spoke as the Lead Petitioner to re-affirm the severity of the problem of speeding in Stonestile Lane, and to query the accuracy of the speed survey data. 

DECISIONS

10.3     The Lead Member RESOLVED to advise the petitioners that (1) a 30mph speed limit on Stonestile Lane supported by traffic calming and traffic signs is not a priority for the County Council at the present time; and

(2) an application through the County Council’s Community Match scheme could be considered.

Reasons

10.4     Following the submission of the petition, a speed survey was carried out. The survey was conducted from 12 June to the 20 June 2018 and indicated average speeds of 30mph northbound and 31mph southbound.

10.5     The request for a 30mph speed limit and supporting traffic calming measures has been assessed to determine if it might be a priority for future consideration. The proposal did not meet the benchmark score to enable it to be taken forward at this time.

10.6     Whilst the introduction of a 30 mph speed limit with supporting traffic calming is not a priority, the Lead Petitioner was encouraged to discuss the issue with the local County Councillor, Hastings Borough Council and Westfield Parish Council to see if they might consider supporting an application through the Community Match Scheme.