Update - Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) in Surrenden Road

All necessary connections have now been made to the long anticipated VAS in Surrenden Road. Unfortunately, the sign is still not working and the cause is thought to be a fault in the sign itself. Urgent steps are being taken to resolve this annoying problem.

Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) in Surrenden Road

It looks as if the Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) in Surrenden Road will be activated very soon. A trench will be dug across the carriageway and linked into the street lighting system so that the VAS can encourage drivers to slow down as they approach the main crossing points for children attending the local schools.

This has been a long and drawn out process but it does look as if this action is imminent. 

Childrens playground in Dene Vale

Some improvement and replacement of equipment was made earlier this year to the childrens play facilities in Dene Vale. I am very pleased to be able to report that some further money has become available to further improve the activities for children and discussions will be taking place with all interesting parties to decide how the money can be best spent. Please contact me with any queries or comments.

Highbank

A number of residents from Highbank have contacted me about the increased difficulties with double parking particularly at the eastern end of the road. Other road users have also noted the difficulties they are now experiencing. I am aware that at least one emergency vehicle has been delayed because it could not get through where cars were parked on each side of this narrow road and I have had to reverse back and turn round on a number of occasions.
I asked officers to have a look at the situation in September and they will be returning in the near future to decide the best way to resolve the issue. The recommendations will almost certainly include some sections of double yellow lines to prevent double parking and I will let residents know the proposals when available. Please contact me with any comments.