Issue - items at meetings - Deputations

(The closing date for receipt of deputations is 12 noon on 16 July 2009)

(a)       Road safety at the junction of Dyke Road Drive, Stanford Road and Highcroft Villas (copy attached).

(b)       Road Safety in Chalky Road, Portslade (copy attached).

17.1       The Cabinet Member reported that two deputations had been received.

17(a)  Deputation – road safety issues at the junction of Dyke Road Drive, Stanford Road and Highcroft Villas

17.2       The Cabinet Member considered a deputation presented by Mr Keith Turvey concerning road safety issues at the junction of Dyke Road Drive, Stanford Road and Highcroft Villas (for copy see minute book). Mr Turvey highlighted the problems in the area and made a number of suggestions to improve road safety, and in particular requested that signage be installed to warn drivers of children in the vicinity.

17.3       The Cabinet Member thanked Mr Turvey for the deputation and stated that the council received many similar requests in relation to areas throughout the city. He agreed to ask officers to meet with Mr Turvey on site to see if any measures could be put in place to help combat the issues.

17.4       RESOLVED – That the deputation be noted.

17(b)  Deputation – road safety issues in Chalky Road Portslade

17.5       The Cabinet Member considered a deputation from by Ms Stacey Howard concerning road safety issues in Chalky Road, Portslade (for copy see minute book).

17.6       As the deputation had recently been received at a meeting of the Full Council, the Cabinet Member referred those present to the response he gave at that meeting.

17.7       RESOLVED – That the petition be noted.