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Published and by promoted by Simon Tagg 2012
Text Box: Keele Road Traffic Survey - now available 25/02/12 A report commissioned by Staffordshire County Council Highways to investigate speeding concerns along the A525 - from Pooldam to Keele Bank has been completed. Acting on concerns raised by local residents, Councillor Simon Tagg asked the County Council to look into speeding issues along Keele Road and the Higherland and recommend actions to be taken to raise awareness of the existing speed limit in the interests of pedestrians and road users. Speed data was gathered at various locations in the area over a period of time and historical accident data was analysed. The existing signage and road markings were reviewed for their effectiveness. The report contains a number of recommendations which are listed below. Councillor Simon Tagg said: “I am pleased that the survey is now complete and I am assured that the recommended actions will be implemented within the next few months. Road safety is an important issue and I will continue to monitor the situation. The report makes reference to a future ‘pedestrian refuge’ near to Mayfield Avenue. I will continue to campaign for this and also ensure that further highway improvements are carried out as funding allows.”   For a copy of the Traffic Survey Report please email Simon Tagg at: simon.tagg@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk or call: 07768 44380. Wulstan Drive gets its parking restriction 23/02/12 The parking restrictions on Wulstan Drive, May Bank have finally been implemented. Council workmen this week laid a series of double and single yellow lines on the service road and at the various junctions. Councillor Simon Tagg, said: "After calls for action by local residents the parking restriction have finally been put in place. These will make the busy junctions on Wulstan Drive and neighbouring streets safer and ease the flow of traffic. We will be on the look out for any spread of parking into other nearby streets, and we are still working to get the businesses in the Brampton, who's employees are causing the problems, to provide more onsite parking for their staff." Spring patrol gets underway! 19/02/12 Local Councillors are out & about this Spring reporting potholes & highways maintenance issues and litter hot spots in the area. Councillor Simon Tagg said: "We are also keeping an eye on community issues that local people have told us matter to them. We are also looking for volunteers to help us. Our activities include: Potholes, defective Streetlights & blocked gullies - We will be keeping a regular watch out for potholes on our roads & pavements and will report them to Staffordshire County Council for infilling. Join our Pothole Patrol! If you notice any potholes, please report them on: 0300 111 8000 This is also where you can report blocked grids, gullies and defective street lighting. Litter, graffiti, fly tipping & dog dirt - As part of our Big Clean we are looking to organise extra litter picking and clean-ups in hot spot areas. If you would like to get involved contact Simon Tagg on 07768 440380. To report general litter, graffiti, fly tipping & dog dirt call: Streetscene on 742500. Cars for sale on the highway & inconsiderate parking - Local Councillors can now issue warning notice on cars for sale on the highway. We are targeting hot spots such as Lower Oxford Road and the Upper Marsh car park. These cars are not only illegal but also taking up parking spaces that could be used by local people. Please contact us if you see any. We will report matters of inconsiderate parking and obstruction to the relevant authorities: Council Parking Wardens and the local Police. Contact telephone numbers : Clear streets (Council) on 742500 Police: 0300 123 4455."