Issue - meetings

            The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director Policy and Resources, which informed Members of an objection that had been received following public consultation on a proposed Traffic Regulation Order to introduce 20mph speed limits on roads in Hale Village. The purpose of the reduced speed limits was to encourage lower driving speeds and create a safer environment for vulnerable road users in essentially residential areas, redressing the balance between people and traffic. The policy of introducing 20mph areas was contained within the Local Transport Plan.

            The objection received was based on a number of issues:

·         Existing traffic speeds were low and the proposed speed limit was unnecessary and wasteful;

·         Signing would spoil the visual appeal of Hale;

·         Lack of pedestrian traffic;and

·         The objector requested removal of the existing traffic calming features on the approaches to the village from Speke and Hale Bank and ‘At Any Time’ waiting restrictions be introduced on parts of Arklow Drive.

            The Officers responses to each of the objections and proposals were outlined in the report.

            RESOLVED: That the proposal to make an Order to implement 20 mph speed restrictions on those roads in Hale Village listed in ‘Appendix B’ be supported and the report be submitted for resolution by the Executive Board.