Issue - meetings

Miss Anna Houghton, Planning Officer (Strategic Planning), presented this report to the Committee. The report highlighted the investigative work which had taken place in relation to the introduction of 20 mph speed limits and zones.

It was noted that:

·  Officers had sought further advice from Kent County Council and explored the possible cost of implementing 20 mph schemes in the Borough.

·  The development of 20 mph schemes were primarily funded through the County’s Casualty Reduction Strategy or the Combined Member Grant.

The Committee advised that it was the design of schemes which would encourage drivers to stay under 20mph. Therefore the Committee requested that as part of the Local Plan Review 20 mph limits or zones were considered for inclusion in criteria for residential development and that Officers were asked to introduce the concept of 20 mph limits or zones in discussions with current developers. It was also requested that where practical this Council looked at the possibility of introducing 20 mph zones in regeneration schemes.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the report be noted.

2.  That as part of the Local Plan Review 20 mph limits or zones be considered for inclusion in criteria for residential development.

3.  That Officers be asked to introduce the concept of 20 mph design in current discussions with developers.

4.  That where practical this Council considers the possibility of introducing 20 mph zones in regeneration schemes.

Voting: Unanimous