Decision details

(1) The construction of a zebra crossing as shown in plan 12727-01-Proposals be approved to improve crossing and walking facilities in the vicinity of four schools.

(2) The installation of a mini roundabout as shown in plan 12727-01-Proposals be approved to have a traffic calming effect helping to slow vehicles travelling southbound down the hill and northbound coming around the bend, and also benefit vehicles trying to exit Liddon Road.

(3)  Modifications to the existing roundabout at the junction of Homesdale Road/Tylney Road/Page Heath Villas be approved to improve crossing facilities and help to reduce vehicle speeds.

(4) The results of the consultation exercise carried out to determine resident’s views on proposed changes in the existing CPZ areas and the introduction of a zebra crossing and mini roundabout be noted 

(5) Decisions on changes to the detailed designs be delegated to the Director of Environment and Public Protection, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder and ward Members.

(6)  Expenditure of £85,000 from the TfL LIP formula funding allocation for Walking Infrastructure within the Capital Programme in 2020/21 be approved.

The volume of traffic in Homesdale Road makes it difficult to cross. There are four schools nearby and there have been calls from the schools, parents and carers for safer crossing facilities. A zebra crossing and other associated traffic calming measures, including a mini-roundabout, have been designed for this location to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce vehicle speeds.