The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) that appraised Members of a petition from the residents of Southsea Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea requesting a reduction in the speed limit to 20mph in the road. Having considered the views of the Traffic & Parking Working Party it was:

Resolved:

1.  That the petitioner for be thanked for taking the time to compile the petition.

2.  That no further action at this time, on the basis of the findings of the In-depth Place Scrutiny Report 2016, the low average speeds of vehicles using the road and the agreed process for the consideration of speed reduction measures as set out in the Traffic and Parking Working Party Recommendations, January 2016 (Minute 516 of the meeting of Cabinet Committee held on 4 January 2106 refers).

Reason for Decision

To reflect the low incidence of excessive speeds evidenced and general lack of support indicated.

Other Options

To proceed with implementing a 20mph speed limit the costs of which, would need to be met through existing budgets. It should be noted that introducing a speed limit of 20mph is not generally supported by the Police who would be responsible for any enforcement activity.

Note:- This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee:

Executive Councillor: Councillor Cox