Agenda item

6.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report outlining the receipt of objections to the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in the Spink Hall area of Stocksbridge and setting out the Council’s response.

6.2

RESOLVED: That:-

(a)

the Spink Hall 20mph Speed Limit Order be made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;

(b)

the objectors be informed accordingly;

(c)

the parking restriction Traffic Regulation Orders be made outside Stocksbridge Nursery and Infant School, St Ann’s RC Junior and Infant School, Stocksbridge Junior School and Stocksbridge High School and shown in Appendix B of the report in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; and

(d)

the proposed 20mph speed limit and parking restrictions be introduced.

6.3

Reasons for Decision

6.3.1

Reducing the speed of traffic in residential areas will, in the long term, reduce the number and severity of accidents, reduce the fear of accidents, encourage sustainable modes of travel and contribute towards the creation of a more pleasant, cohesive environment.

6.3.2

Having considered the objections to the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in Spink Hall the officer view was that the reasons set out in the report for making the Speed Limit Order outweighed the objections. The introduction of a 20mph speed limit in this area would be in-keeping with the City’s approved 20mph Speed Limit Strategy.

6.3.3

No objections had been received in response to the advertisement of Traffic Regulation Orders prohibiting parking on ‘School Keep Clear’ markings and other associated restrictions outside Stocksbridge Nursery and Infant School, St Ann’s RC Junior and Infant School, Stocksbridge Junior School and Stocksbridge High School.

6.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

The objections related to the principle of introducing sign-only 20mph speed limits into residential areas, and therefore the recently approved Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. As such, no alternative options had been considered. Speeds will be monitored and the addition of further measures will be considered, if appropriate.

6.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

6.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

6.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

6.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing

7.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report outlining the receipt of objections to the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in the Spink Hall area of Stocksbridge and setting out the Council’s response.

7.2

RESOLVED: That:-

(a)

the Spink Hall 20mph Speed Limit Order be made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;

(b)

the objectors be informed accordingly;

(c)

the parking restriction Traffic Regulation Orders be made outside Stocksbridge Nursery and Infant School, St Ann’s RC Junior and Infant School, Stocksbridge Junior School and Stocksbridge High School and shown in Appendix B of the report in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; and

(d)

the proposed 20mph speed limit and parking restrictions be introduced.

7.3

Reasons for Decision

7.3.1

Reducing the speed of traffic in residential areas will, in the long term, reduce the number and severity of accidents, reduce the fear of accidents, encourage sustainable modes of travel and contribute towards the creation of a more pleasant, cohesive environment.

7.3.2

Having considered the objections to the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in Spink Hall the officer view was that the reasons set out in the report for making the Speed Limit Order outweighed the objections. The introduction of a 20mph speed limit in this area would be in-keeping with the City’s approved 20mph Speed Limit Strategy.

7.3.3

No objections had been received in response to the advertisement of Traffic Regulation Orders prohibiting parking on ‘School Keep Clear’ markings and other associated restrictions outside Stocksbridge Nursery and Infant School, St Ann’s RC Junior and Infant School, Stocksbridge Junior School and Stocksbridge High School.

7.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

The objections related to the principle of introducing sign-only 20mph speed limits into residential areas, and therefore the recently approved Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. As such, no alternative options had been considered. Speeds will be monitored and the addition of further measures will be considered, if appropriate.