Decision details

Purpose of Report: To report of the receipt of a petition from residents in The Groves area for formal pedestrian crossing facilities on Lowther Street in the vicinity of Park Grove Primary School. The report details work undertaken thus far to assess the suitability of the site for formal crossing facilities and seeks permission to investigate potential improvements for pedestrians needing to cross this section of road.

The Executive Member is asked to acknowledge receipt of the petition, to understand the assessments which have already been undertaken at this site and to instruct officers to investigate potential improvements for pedestrians at this location.

Resolved:  (i) To acknowledge receipt of the 220 signature petition and note the work which had been undertaken to assess whether this site is suitable for formal pedestrian crossing facilities and for a School Crossing Patrol.

(ii) To instruct officers to investigate, within their 2018/19 programme of works, other potential engineering measures to improve this section of Lowther Street for pedestrians.

Reason:     (i) To note the wishes of the signatories and to note work which has previously been undertaken by officers to assess the suitability of the site.

(ii) To assess whether other engineering options are feasible which would help pedestrians to cross the road.