Issue - meetings

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Members were presented with the report as it detailed the ECS Performance Overview indicators relating to the ECS Portfolio Plan for 23/24.

It was commented that it would be helpful to split KSI data to show those who had been injured and those that had lost their lives. It was noted that during the first half of 2023, the number of those killed or seriously injured had increased. The Assistant Director for Traffic and Parking stated that there had been very few fatalities in Bromley, so there was no significant statistical difference and the reporting of such data was therefore meaningless. Factual detail could be provided of incidents/accidents if required. The Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety pointed out that where there was a fatality, it was prudent to wait for an inquest, as not all fatalities would be classed as accidents—there was a fatality recently that looked like it would be classed as a homicide. A Member queried why the projection for KSIs was high and why there was no mention in the commentary of speed as a possible causation.  The Assistant Director responded that there were many factors that could be involved aside from speed. A Member commented that it would be helpful to note where speed was a causatory factor so that the relevant action could be undertaken.

A Member asked why the programme, ‘Driven by Consequences’ had been delivered only once. It was explained that this was resource intensive and needed a minimum of 120 school children to be involved. Schools would need to buy in. A Member expressed the view that the information presented in the report regarding KSIs was not sufficient for Members. Members wanted to know what had occurred, where, why, and where speeding was involved. She requested that this detail be provided in the next report. The Assistant Director responded that such data was only feasible in an annual report. The Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety said that the Council had to work on evidence and limited resources and that reporting expectations needed to be lower. LIP funding was being cut. Speeding was a police matter. 

RESOLVED that:

1) The ECS Performance Overview report be noted by the Committee.

2) The Environment Portfolio Holder, together with the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety be recommended to endorse the outcomes, aims and performance measures set out in the report.