Minute 580 – Report of Deputy Chief Executive (Place) attached

Referred direct by Cabinet Committee

The Committee considered Minute 580 of the meeting of Cabinet Committee held on 9th January 2017, which had been referred direct to Scrutiny, together with the report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) that appraised Members of a petition from residents of Wells Avenue requesting action on excessive speeds of vehicles travelling in the road.

Resolved:-

That the following decisions of Cabinet Committee be noted:

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

2.  That the situation be monitored and a further survey be undertaken in March/April, the dates for which be agreed in consultation with the Ward Councillors.”

Note:- This is an Executive Function

Executive Councillor: Councillor Cox

The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) that appraised Members of a petition from residents of Wells Avenue requesting action on excessive speeds of vehicles travelling in the road.  Having considered the views of the Traffic & Parking Working Party it was:-

Resolved:

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

2.  That the situation be monitored and a further survey be undertaken in March/April, the dates for which be agreed in consultation with the Ward Councillors.

Reason for Decision

To reflect the low incidence of excessive speeds evidenced.

Other Options

Future proposals may result in area wide speed reductions, but at this time, enforcement action is an appropriate option.

Do nothing – Road safety could be compromised.

Note:- This is an Executive Function

Referred direct to Place Scrutiny Committee:

Executive Councillor: Councillor Cox