To receive a petition, requesting the implementation of a 20mph zone in the residential streets off the Oxford Road.  

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report informing the Sub-Committee that the Council had received an informal consultation, conducted via social media channels between 11 and 32 January 2021. The survey sought residents’ views on the proposed implementation of a 20 miles per hour zone in the residential streets off the Oxford Road within the Battle, Kentwood and Norcot Wards. 

The report stated that the request raised within the informal consultation would be investigated by officer and a report submitted to a future meeting of the Sub-Committee for consideration.

Councillor Lovelock, Ward Councillor for NorcotWard, spoke in support of the proposal outlined in the consultation.

Officers confirmed that the matter would be referred to the next meeting of the Sub-Committee (June 2021).

Resolved –

(1)   That the report be noted;

(2)   That the request be investigated, and a further report submitted to a future meeting for consideration;

(3)        That the lead petitioner be informed accordingly.