Agenda item

[Electoral Divisions: All Eden]

To consider a report from the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure

This report provides Local Committee with an update

A report was considered from the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure regarding the Eden Speed Limit Order Review Following Advertisement. The report set out the responses to the statutory consultation and advertisement of the Order.

The Traffic Management Team Leader (Eden) presented the report. She talked members through the responses received adding that every proposal had received a response.

The Chair welcomed the input of the public and their support for the proposals and encouraged progression of the Order on that basis.

A member thanked residents and the Parish and Town Councils who had engaged in the consultation. He urged that all work together with officers after Vesting Day.

In supporting the recommendations, a member thanked officers for progressing the work at pace, adding that Parish Councils were welcoming the proposals after years of engagement. The proposals made a huge difference to communities.

A member thanked the Traffic Management Team Leader (Eden) for the provision of signage at Carleton Brow, following the recent changes through development works

The Traffic Management Team Leader (Eden) advised that the 40mph restrictions would be regularly reviewed with speed data being gathered. Melmerby would be monitored by the Police and the arrangements at Bampton would be regularly reviewed.

The Chair thanked the Traffic Management Team Leader (Eden) for her work which had a positive impact in Eden.

The Chair put the recommendation to the Committee. This was agreed by assent.

RESOLVED that, Having taken into account the representations which were received during the statutory consultation and advertisement, and having also taken into consideration the matters contained in Section 122(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 which are more specifically referred to at paragraph 7.2 of this Report, that The County of Cumbria (Various Towns and Villages in the District of Eden) (Consolidation and Provision of Speed Limits) Order 20>< (“the Order”) be brought into operation as advertised.