Councillor Thompson reports back on Doyle Avenue and Kirby Road speeding problems

Below is a copy of an email I have received from officer's at Portsmouth City Council, after I raised the concerns of residents about the speeding problems on their roads. 

 

"Dear Councillor Thompson,

Thank you for your email regarding the speeding issues along Doyle Avenue. As per your request I have added Doyle Avenue to the request list for a new traffic survey and for the deployment of a mobile Vehicle Activated Sign for a period of time. Due to staffing cuts there is a back log for traffic surveys but I have put Doyle Avenue as high importance so hopefully it will be carried out in the near future. Once I have the results I will pass them onto you.

If the results from the survey show cause for concern I will request for Doyle Avenue to be included in the next Education & Enforcement programme. Once a couple of these days have been carried out I will arrange for a new survey to be carried out to see if the E&E days have reduced traffic speed. If the results are still too high then I will produce a report stating that I believe traffic calming measures need to be considered along the road which will go to the Local Transport Plan board to see if funding can be made available.

This is the same process that Kirby Road went through and funding was made available for this years budget. I am now in a position where I can send out letters to the residents of Kirby Road and the surrounding roads that maybe affected inviting them to a consultation event where they can view our proposals and make any comments. I will provide you the details once I have confirmed the location hall and time of the meeting. I will invite you and the other ward Councillors along to the event although I am more than happy to send you the plans before hand if you would find it beneficial. Alternatively I would also be happy to meet separately to discuss the proposals for Kirby Road."

 

I have requested additional surveys on other road in Hilsea and once these have been confirmed I will report back.

COLAS WEEKLY WORKS PROGRAMME FOR WEEK COMMENCING: 26th September 2011

	Location	Ward
Streetlighting Capital Works
	None
Highways Capital Works
	Copnor Road	Copnor, Baffins, Hilsea
Highways Routine Maintenance
	Whitework:
	Honeywood Close	Hilsea
	Northern Parade	Hilsea
	Padbury Close	Hilsea
	St Barbara Way	Hilsea
	Blackwork:
	Northern Parade	Hilsea
	St Barbara Way	Hilsea
Brenchley
	BALDERTON CLOSE
	BATTENBURG AVENUE
	COPNOR ROAD
	COPNOR ROAD
	COPNOR ROAD
	HILSEA CRESCENT
	INHURST ROAD
	LONDON ROAD
	MAYFIELD ROAD
	NEWNEY CLOSE
	ST CHADS AVENUE
	WHITECROSS GARDENS
Gristwood & Toms - Tree works
	Hilsea Lido	Hilsea
	Horsea Lane	Hilsea
	JNR SCHOOL NORTHERN PARADE	Hilsea
	London Road	Nelson, Hilsea
	Stubbington Avenue	Nelson, Copnor, Hilsea
	York Terrace	Hilsea
Structures Capital/LCR Works
	None
Structures Routine Maintenance Work
	None
Traffic Management
	None
Cyclical Gulley Cleaning:
	None
Deep Cleanse
	None
Clean Sweep
	None
NOTE:  This programme covers all planned works for the following week.  However, this may be subject to changes due to adverse weather conditions, unforeseen ground conditions and/or emergency works. DEEP CLEANSE:  Clearance of all vehicles is required in order to enable a thorough sweeping of the carriageway and footways plus gully cleansing. Notices will be posted prior to the date of the operation.  The Deep Cleanse will be completed by midday, as will a Clean Sweep.

Council to proceed with advert for new residents' parking area

Portsmouth City Council is proposing to press ahead with the new residents parking area around the Mountbatten Centre.

The proposal is likely to include a scheme between Connaught Road and Ophir Road.

At the northern end - Brunel Rd, Hartley Rd, Kipling Rd, Magdalen Rd, Meredith Rd, Telford Rd, Vita Rd the results are:

84 (40%) in favour and 126 (60%) against.

The rest of the roads - Connaught Rd, Gladys Ave, London Ave, Munster Rd, North End Ave, Ophir Rd, Oriel Rd, Shadwell Rd, Wadham Rd the results are:

262 (62%) in favour and 161 (38%) against.

The main causes of the parking problems, as indicated by residents, are commercial vehicles and households having too many cars. Therefore it is unlikely that the traditional parking scheme would be successful, as residents would be paying for permits and the number of vehicles not necessarily be reduced.

We should see what comes out of the formal consultation, but for Hartley Road and the roads northwards a different solution may be needed that specifically targets commercial vehicles and/or vehicles of a certain type or height.

The move has been confirmed to this blog, by local Councillor Alistair Thompson, who said that the Council was looking at creating a smaller scheme than was initially advertised to reflect opposition to the proposal in the northern section.

“Hopefully by doing this, the Council will address the genuine concerns of local residents and can explore other options for the roads that are likely not to be covered by the proposed scheme.” He said.

The formal consultation gives everyone the opportunity to comment on an actual scheme, the design of which is based on the survey results.

PORTSMOUTH PLANNING APPLICATIONS 21st September 2011

 

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMISSION ETC. HAVE BEEN MADE TO PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

The applications, plans and other documents may be inspected at the Ground Floor Reception, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth between 8:30am and 5pm on Monday to Thursday, and 8:30am and 4pm on Friday. You can also view and comment on these and other applications online at www.portsmouth.gov.uk comments on the applications are welcomed  -  Representations must be made in writing by 10th October 2011 to the above address or by fax (023 9283 4660) or e-mail (planningreps@portsmouthcc.gov.uk).

The Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 enables any representations to be seen by other members of the public.

Deputations  -  The City Council allows members of the public to speak directly to the Planning Committee when they consider an application at a committee meeting. If you wish to speak at the Committee you must contact Julie Watson by the date shown above. The postal/e-mail address and fax number are as above. The direct telephone line is 023 9283 4339 and an answerphone is available outside office hours. You should also telephone this number if you require more information about the deputation scheme.

Application No.:

Ward:

Location:

Proposal:

Case Officer

11/00934/TPO

Hilsea

Land Bounded By Peronne Road, Bapaume Road & York Terrace Hilsea Portsmouth

Sycamore (T1) Ash (T2) and Plane tree (T3) trim the canopy back by 1.5 metres and crown lift to 4 metres within Tree Preservation Order 232.

Mrs Stephanie Hughes

END OF REPORT

Portsmouth City Council decides not to proceed with Laburnum Grove Residents' Parking Scheme - Results below.

Laburnum Grove Area – Residents Parking Scheme Survey Results

Number of forms distributed          1937

Number of forms returned           805                                        (42%)

  

1.    Do you have parking problems in the road/area where you live?

Everyday                                                                                    (34%)

Weekdays                                                                                   (3%)

Weekends                                                                                   (9%)

Often                                                                                            (20%)

Weekday evenings                                                                    (15%)

Only during specific events                                                     (2%)

Never                                                                                           (16%)

Unanswered                                                                               (1%)           

2.    What do you think is the reason for the parking problems?

Commercial Vehicles                                                                (32%)

Shoppers parking                                                                      (12%)

Some households have too many cars                                 (32%)

Commuter parking                                                                     (7%)

Specific Events                                                                          (4%)

Other                                                                                            (12%)

Unanswered                                                                               (1%)

3.    Do you think a residents’ parking scheme would be helpful to you and/ or your visitors?

 

Yes                                                                                               (45%)

No                                                                                                 (50%)

Sometimes                                                                                  (4%)

Unanswered                                                                               (1%)

4.    If the result of this survey shows that the majority of residents think that a parking scheme would be helpful, would you like us to take further action to set up a scheme?

Yes                                                                                               (45%)

No                                                                                                 (43%)

No Preference                                                                            (9%)

Not interested                                                                             (2%)

Unanswered                                                                               (1%)

   

5.    If the result of this survey shows that the majority of residents think that a parking scheme would be helpful, which days of the week do you think it should run?

7 days a week                                                                             (47%)

Weekends only                                                                          (4%)

Monday to Friday                                                                       (7%)

Other                                                                                            (1%)

Not interested/no days                                                              (39%)

Unanswered                                                                               (2%)

6.    What time of the day do you think the parking scheme should run?

24hours                                                                                       (41%)

6pm-6am                                                                                     (14%)

6am-6pm                                                                                     (4%)

Other                                                                                            (2%)

Not interested/no times                                                             (39%)

Unanswered                                                                               (0%)

7.    Do you think a residents’ parking scheme was introduced in your area that it should include a period of free parking for visitors, trades people and traders?

Yes                                                                                               (61%)

No                                                                                                 (16%)

No preference                                                                            (7%)

Not interested                                                                             (16%)

Unanswered                                                                               (0%)

8.    How long do you think this period of free parking should be for?

1 hour                                                                                          (14%)

2 hours                                                                                        (27%)

3 hours                                                                                        (19%)

Not interested                                                                             (25%)

Other                                                                                            (10%)

Unanswered                                                                               (5%)

9.    Is the address we sent this survey to your home or business address?

Home                                                                                           (95%)

Business                                                                                     (2%)

Both                                                                                              (2%)

Unanswered                                                                               (1%)

10. How many vehicles registered to the area?

1012