Agenda and draft minutes

·       Discussion with representatives from the Police and Community Safety Partnership. An opportunity for residents to come together and support each other.

·       Have your say

1.    Main meeting – welcome and introductions

The meeting was chaired by Councillor Myers who welcomed everyone and set out the housekeeping rules.

2.    Community Safety

Councillor Myers outlined that the meeting is held in response to the incident last month and is an opportunity for residents to hear from the NYP and council’s Neighbourhood Safety team. Councillor Myers added further that when incidents such as stabbing take place anxiousness in the community increases.   Since the launch of Connecting Clifton last year crime statistics in the area dropped down by 10%. Under the Clear, Hold, Build banner the campaign featured increased Police presence and drug related raids on properties, which could create greater anxiety, as residents wouldn’t be aware of what was happening, however those are positive steps taken by the Police to eradicate organised crime.

Cllr Myers mentioned about the road safety issue at the Crichton Avenue zebra crossing close to junction with Burton Stone Lane, situation with Morell House, invited ideas for community safety projects and opened the floor for discussion. 

A resident asked about road safety mitigations on Burton Stone Lane near entrance to the new Duncombe Square housing development. Concern about pedestrian safety crossing the road. Ward funded flashing speed limit signs were installed at the location. Vegetation obscuring road signs will be cut back. Making a case for speed camera in a residential area is not easy, however we will keep it in mind. Once houses are occupied the situation will be monitored. Should a need for additional crossing arise to allow safe access to school that will be pursued. The school is happy to help with campaigning and we as Councillors are committed to it, however evidence must be gathered first. Installation of a road wide speed table was objected by the bus company.

A comment was made that installation of a speed table with existing pavements in poor condition would have a negative impact on mobility scooter users. This would be checked as part of any potential works.

Councillors further added that a new transport and movement strategy is being written and expected later this year.  Its intention will be to implement measures to reduce car journeys and traffic congestion. Under the new policy the city would be divided into quadrants, however  before any changes are implemented a full consultation will be undertaken.

Some measures may not be appropriate at the above-mentioned location and evidence gathered by the Council shows that number of cars driving at speed hasn’t increased.

Ward Committee is looking at a project to involve school children with creating graphics for speed awareness signs which would be installed under the existing 20mph signs.

The issue of vehicles speeding is on Councillors radar, and we will follow up on any community concerns. 

Are electric bicycles allowed to travel alongside shared pedestrian/cyclists path on Crichton Avenue bridge?

In response Local PCSO stated that legal e-bikes are allowed to use cycle paths, however some modified e-bikes can move at speeds far greater than  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.