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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