Agenda item

11.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report outlining objections received to the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in the High Green area, north of Wortley Road and setting out the Council’s response.

11.2

RESOLVED: That the Committee:-

(a)

supports in principal the introduction of a 20mph scheme in the High Green Area as it was in line with Council policy; and

(b)

defers a decision on the scheme, to allow the advertising of an extension to the scheme to part of Wortley Road and top of Mortomley Lane, after which the wider scheme will be considered.

11.3

Reasons for Decision

11.3.1

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.

11.3.2

The introduction of a 20mph speed limit in this area would be in-keeping with the City’s approved 20mph Speed Limit Strategy.

11.3.3

To investigate and advertise an extension to the scheme to part of Wortley Road and top of Mortomley Lane.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.4.1

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.

11.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

1.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

1.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

1.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing

11.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report outlining objections received to the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in the High Green area, north of Wortley Road and setting out the Council’s response.

11.2

John Bann reported that, following consultation, he was recommending that a decision on the scheme be deferred pending consultation on extending the scheme to part of Wortley Road.

11.3

Councillor Trevor Bagshaw attended the meeting to make representations on behalf of Councillor Alan Hooper, Ecclesfield Parish Council and in his own capacity as a local Ward Councillor and governor at High Green School. He asked that, although he vas very much in favour of the proposals, could the line for the start of the scheme be extended past the roundabout to the end of Mortemley Lane to include part of Pack Horse Lane. He also considered that there were a number of problems at the junction of Wortley Road and the A61 and asked whether the scheme could begin from that junction.

11.4

In response, John Bann commented that he would investigate the Mortemley Lane location as suggested but was more concerned about the suggestion of Wortley Road and the A61 but this could be investigated further.

11.5

RESOLVED: That the Committee defers a decision on the scheme pending the outcome of advertising an extension to the scheme to include part of Wortley Road.

11.6

Reasons for Decision

11.6.1

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.

11.6.2

The introduction of a 20mph speed limit in this area would be in-keeping with the City’s approved 20mph Speed Limit Strategy.

11.6.3

To investigate and advertise an extension to the scheme to part of Wortley Road and top of Mortomley Lane.

11.7

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.7.1

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.