Issue - meetings

This report advises Members of the receipt of a petition from 16 residents who object to having the current speed humps, which form part of the Huntington Primary School Safety Zone, adjacent to their properties.  It outlines options for Members’ consideration and seeks approval of the recommendation not to make changes to the current arrangements.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised to agree that :

a)                 The size of the speed bumps be checked;

b)                 The comments of Members be taken into account;

c)                  The alignment of the speed bumps be checked;

d)                  A more scientific approach be adopted to measure the level of vibrations under controlled circumstances.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To address the issues raised in the petition. 

Members considered a report which advised them of the receipt of a petition from 16 residents who objected to having the current speed humps, which form part of the Huntington Primary School Safety Zone, adjacent to their properties. They claimed that they are continually disturbed by heavy vehicles, causing properties to shake and vibrate whenever their wheel clips the edges of the humps. Although the residents recognise the requirement for measures to be in place to reduce traffic speeds outside the school, they were asking the Council to consider alternative measures that will not cause distress to local residents.  

Members discussed the type of speed humps in the area, the relocation of humps as to whether this would alleviate the issue, their concerns regarding the assessment of vibration levels, speed monitoring, and the need to address residents concerned. 

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised to agree that :

a)                 The size of the speed bumps be checked¹;

b)                 The comments of Members be taken into account²;

c)                  The alignment of the speed bumps be checked³;

d)                  A more scientific approach be adopted to measure the level of vibrations under controlled circumstances⁴.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To address the issues raised in the petition.