From the agenda / reports:
20mph Speed Limits Around Schools
33. At the last meeting of this board it was reported that a petition was received calling upon
Kent County Council to review its policy on speed limits starting with those around
schools. The petitioners would ideally like a 20mph speed limit in all residential areas,
but to start with they called for the Council to pro-actively work with schools, and where
there is a request from parents and support from local residents to implement 20mph
speed limits in the area around that school. This to be done in full consultation with the
community.
34. It was reported that the request for a change in the County’s speed limit policy was
passed to the Road Safety Policy team to be considered and that Kent Highway
Services will continue to investigate and promote safety measures for Schools on an
individually targeted basis.
35. The following update has been received from Head of Network Management &
Performance. A discussion paper to identify options to highlight the dangers of speeding
outside schools is being considered by the Cabinet for Highways. The direction KCC is
likely to take will be based upon meeting the community concerns balanced realistically
with appropriate budget availability. This paper will be reported and debated at the
Environment, Highways and Waste Policy, Overview and Scrutiny Committee prior to a
decision being made which will be reported to a future meeting of this Board. However,
as previously explained Kent Highway Services will continue to investigate and promote
safety measures for Schools on an individually targeted basis as part of the annual
casualty reduction programme as road safety remains a key priority for the Highway
Authority.
36. The local County Councillor has indicated they are willing to submit a Member Highway
Fund request for a 20mph speed limit in Lenham outside the schools on Ham Lane.
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