An update will be provided on any highways and transportation issues within the Ward.
Minutes:
Attendees were asked to note an update from Robert Bateman, Special Projects Manager from Highways, Leicester City Council. During the update and ensuring discussion, a number of points were made which included the following.
· Complaints received, demonstrated that a major concern related to speeding on Thurncourt Road. Data showed that the speeding occurred mainly at night rather than during the day. Any measures implemented to slow down traffic at night would also impact on day time traffic. Robert questioned how residents might feel if speed humps were installed on Thurncourt Road.
· In relation to a suggestion for a community speed watch scheme; Robert said there was already a volunteer scheme in Leicester. The volunteers could not issue tickets but could report back to the Police and advisory letters would be sent out.
· Councillor Aldred stated that she had a petition with over 500 signatures relating to speeding traffic. She had delayed handing it in because the community had wanted an opportunity to negotiate with Highways, but as nothing was happening she was now prepared to hand it in to full council. Councillor Aldred called for urgent action to be taken. Action: Concerns to be forwarded to the City Highways Director with a request for him to take urgent action.
· Robert said that he had been informed that a petition would be coming in requesting safety measures at the junction of Bowhill Grove and Scraptoft Lane.
· A suggestion was made for priority refuges of chicanes to be installed in the area.
· The Chair said that she had received a quote of approximately £3,000 for nine pencil bollards at Willowbrook School, but the school had concerns that this was not the answer and had asked for a meeting to look at what could be done. Action: Cllr Aldred and Robert Bateman.
· Concerns were expressed that a large number of people drove their children to school even though they lived a very short distance away, this exacerbating parking problems.
· Concerns were expressed about three vans that were regularly parked on the grass verge at Lambert Court, as they were creating a hazard. The area had been cordoned off but the tape had been cut and cones removed. Robert commented that he would have a look but railings might be a solution to the problem: Action: Robert Bateman
· It was noted that there had been a request for railings at Thurnby Lodge school as children were being put at risk. Robert was asked to check whether any progress had been made. Action: Robert Bateman.
· At attendee also reported a problem with vans parked on pavements on Milnroy Road.
· There was some discussion relating to the effectiveness of knee high railings with opposing views expressed relating to their safety and effectiveness. Councillor Aldred commented that she received many requests for knee high railings to combat irresponsible parking and she supported their installation wherever Highways could install them.
· Attendees were asked to note that Police could only deal with parking issues on pavements where vehicles were causing a dangerous obstruction.
· Concerns were expressed relating to potholes at the top of Nursery Road and the Chair reported that she had contacted the City Highways Director about potholes at the top and bottom end of Nursery Road.
· In response to an update on the requested crossing on Thurncourt Road, Robert explained that a decision had not yet been made as to the best option.
· Attendees heard that the request for the grit bin by the shops on Thurncourt Road had been agreed.