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Speed limits in Buckden and Stirtloe – LET US KNOW YOUR VIEW
Most residents will have seen publicity from the 20s Plenty group. This campaign group, lobbying for a
speed limit of 20 mph throughout the current 30 mph areas of Buckden and Stirtloe, has been very ac-
tive in persuading a significant number of residents, and those who regularly travel through Buckden
and Stirtloe, to support the notion of a 20 mph limit.
The Parish Council is aware that this policy has a great deal of support but we have also had a number
of residents arguing against a possible reduction in the speed limit. Therefore, before we take any ac-
tion, the council has decided to ask all the residents of Buckden and Stirtloe what they think of the is-
sue. In doing so, we will try to present key information with regards to various options for a 20 mph limit,
costs, any additional traffic calming measures required etc. so that all residents may take an informed
decision.
It is very important that the Parish Council hears that views of all residents. At the time of writing this
article, the Parish Council is working on how your views will be captured. You will see a survey form on
this page in the near future and we are also intending to enable electronic responses. Please take the
time to respond to the survey when it is published so that we can make the right decision for our com-
munity.
Please keep watching this page for details and let your voice be heard.
Parking on pavements
On a more mundane matter, our roads continue to be blighted by drivers who park on pavements.
Whilst it is not illegal to park on a pavement, there must be sufficient space remaining for a wheel chair,
buggy etc. to get past.
However, pavements aren’t designed for the weight of vehicles and constant parking damages the
pavements and makes them unsafe for pedestrians. The county council’s budgets are now so stretched
that there is very little funding for pavement repair.
So, please, park on the roads and ask your visitors, especially any workmen with vans or lorries, to do
the same.
Walking around our parish
You may have seen our new maps, showing interesting and informative routes for walkers. If you have-
n’t got one (and they are really useful when you have visitors staying), you will find copies at the library.
Shortly, you will see improvements in the signage around the extensive network of footpaths that we
lucky enough to have in our parish. We would, though, like to remind all residents that footpaths are for
walkers, not for bikers or horse riders. Some of our footpaths have been quite badly damaged by being
used as mountain bike or riding trails. Bike and horse riders, please stick to the official routes.
Any questions or comments on this report can be addressed to the Parish Clerk John Chase, Clerk to
Buckden Parish Council, Buckden Village Hall, Burberry Road, Buckden PE19 5UY, Telephone (01480)
819407, Email
clerk@buckdenparishcouncil.org.uk
Do not forget our website at
www.buckdenparishcouncil.org.uk
The next meeting of the
Parish Council, including a 15 minute Public Forum will be held on Tuesday
10th November 2015 starting at 7.30pm
in the Village Hall. Members of the public are welcome
to attend and raise any Buckden related issues.
If required, the
Parish Council’s Planning Committee
will meet on
Tuesday 10th and Tuesday
24th November
starting 7pm. Agendas for the meetings are posted on the Parish Council no-
tice boards not later than the Saturday preceding the meeting