Issue - items at meetings - WRITTEN QUESTIONS FROM COUNCILLORS

i)      20mph speed limit at Southern Cross. Councillor Hamilton (copy attached).

78(i)   Question – 20 mph speed limit at Southern Cross

78.1       Councillor Hamilton had submitted a question asking:

“At a meeting of the Environment Committee last year I submitted a letter seeking a 20 mph zone at Southern Cross, from the traffic lights up to the entrance to Loxdale. In this section there are two primary schools attended by over 500 children. I was told that there were several similar applications and they were being prioritised.

I have now been approached by the police expressing concern about traffic speed in this area. Please could urgent consideration be given to nominating this section of highway as a school safety zone with a 20 mph limit?”

78.2       The Cabinet Member circulated the following written reply:

“Thank you for your request for the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in the Southern Cross area, from the traffic lights up to the entrance to Loxdale.

There are two primary schools along this stretch of road and you are aware of similar requests from residents. I have asked that officers consult with Sussex Police about the concerns that have been expressed to you regarding the speed of traffic in this area. I have also asked officers to investigate what measures might be taken to encourage speed reduction, and consider any measures that the Police may recommend.”