Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report sets out the results of an investigation following a request for Traffic Calming on Knypersley Avenue.

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the matter could be considered promptly)

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) summarising the outcome of speed surveys undertaken on Knypersely Avenue, Offerton in response to a petition from residents. The surveys indicated that the 85^th percentile speed was 26.6mph, and as such it was not the opinion of Traffic Services that traffic calming measures could be justified at this location.

An additional indicative plan for traffic calming (speed humps) was submitted (copies of which were circulated) and it was reported that the installation of such measures would be in the region of £45,000. It was also reported that the introduction of a 20mph speed limit on Knypersley Avenue would cost between £10-15,000. It was further stated that the introduction of this reduced limit without additional calming measures was unlikely to have a significant impact on speed and would not be recommended by Traffic Services.

RESOLVED – (Five in favour; two abstentions) That no further action be taken in respect of the Knypersley Avenue, Offerton in view of the outcome of the investigation by Traffic Services.

Councillors Booth and Meikle requested that their abstentions be recorded.