Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate Director (Place) and Deputy Chief Executive

Ward Councillors have requested a report regarding traffic and speed of vehicles on Bramhall Lane. This report seeks to provide an update on actions to assess the level of speeding through the shopping area; an update on the installation of the planned Speed Indicator Device (SID), and a proposed approach to developing an active neighbourhood scheme in the area.

The Area Committee is requested to:-

·         Note the update provided regarding the recent speed surveys

·         Note the update provided regarding the SID

·         Note the proposed approach to exploring an active neighbourhood in the area and meet with Officers to provide support in identifying local stakeholders and interested parties for involvement in initial scoping discussions.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockprt.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director (Place) and Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which updated Members regarding traffic and the speed of vehicles on Bramhall Lane in the Davenport and Cale Green Ward. The report further provided an update on actions to assess the level of speeding through the shopping area; an update on the installation of the planned Speed Indicator Device (SID), and a proposed approach to developing an active neighbourhood scheme in the area.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         It was clarified that the Speed Indicator Device on Bramhall Lane could be installed straightaway.

·         In relation to the timings of the speed surveys, they seemed to be at times when more commuter traffic was on the road which could affect the speed of the traffic.  The problems seemed to be more pronounced at weekends and outside of commuter times and it was enquired whether the surveys could be conducted over a wider time period. 

·         Members were keen to explore the possibility of an active neighbourhood.

·         A Member enquired whether there would there be any merit in moving the speed limit to 20 mph.  In response, Members were advised that certain areas were being considered for this, particularly near shopping areas.  Additional crossing facilities were also being considered.

RESOLVED – (i) That the report be noted.

(ii) That the update regarding the Speed Indicator Device be noted.

(iii) That the proposed approach to exploring an active neighbourhood in the area be noted and that Members meet with Officers to provide support in identifying local stakeholders and interested parties for involvement in initial scoping discussions.