Sheringham North Norfolk District Councillor Team Parking Surveys and Proposals – A voice for the community

Introduction

Many concerns have been regularly expressed to District Cllrs in regard to parking and traffic mangement in the following areas:

• Links Avenue
• Common Lane to Woodland Rise West
• In the vicinity of the Primary School

It was clear to us as councillors that local residents and road users were becoming increasingly frustrated by a lack of both attention and action in dealing with these Highways concerns (Norfolk County Council) in these three areas. As a result Sheringham’s Liberal Democrat Cllr Team has completed extensive survey work of these areas and from this a series of proposals have been established  to be considered to address the issues.

As well as liaisising with residents and road users both by individual questionaires through doors  and through social media we have also engaged with the Headteacher at the Primary School and the local Beat Manager. We would like to take the opportunity to thank all the residents who have taken part and contributed their views, Rachel Carter at the Primary School and Ian Smith as the Local Beat Manager Norfolk Police for their help and support bringing this forward for the community.

Links to the surveys for the school community and local residents local to the school are below-

Links Road https://forms.gle/taVmkysvaTVZEkks5 sent individually to houses in electronic or hard copy

School area residents https://forms.gle/58aFoU9Li39oAkEw6  sent individually to houses in electronic or hard copy

School users – sent by the School https://forms.gle/zDQnTgtcZ1awRGAM8

The report lists all the following  

• Summary of the propositions for STC to consider. Pages 2-4
• Links Avenue surveys and reports are on pages 5-8
• Common Lane to Woodland Rise West surveys and reports are included on pages 9-18
• The School Parking Surveys and reports are included on pages 19-30

It is very much hoped that the work completed in these surveys ad reports can serve as a means for the District Cllrs, STC and Highways to work together collaboratively to bring forward some of the possible solutions outlined and propsed here  to improve the quality of our residents lives and our environment in Sheringham

Summary of Proposals for STC to consider :

Links Road and St. Nicholas Place

1.STC support the introduction of

• a double yellow line on the southerly side of St. Nicholas Place and Eastern side of Links road.
• A double yellow line on the eastern side of links road and northern side of Str. Nicholas Place limited to  around the bend area.

2. STC request Highways directly to improve the signage in the area to include no overnight camping signs and also improved dead end and no turning space signage at the roundabout as vehicles enter these roads.

3. STC request that the County Cllr consider using her Member Highway Allowance for this project with STC offering a 50% contribution.

Common Lane to Woodland Rise West

4.     STC investigate the cost of implementing a 20mph zone from the junction of Common Lane on the Cromer Road, north up common Lane Woodland Rise and Woodland rise West of Holway Road. This would incorporate appropriate road signage and circular road markings 20. To support this STC to purchase a SAMs machine to be located on the junctions between Cedar grove and Beech avenue on a lamp post to enable it to signal in both directions. There is a local business which will relocate Sams on a regular basis so that it could be used in a variety of locations in town, where speeding is considered an issue. These locations could be informed by the Community Speedwatch and SNT data.

5.     STC to apply for a parish Partnership for the SAMs project as detailed above and fund 50% as match funding

6.     STC to investigate the cost of implementing double yellow lines in the following locations

·      At the junction of Cromer Road double yellow lines from Cromer Road to St. Joseph’s road

·      On the Cedar Grove side of the road (East) from Cedar Grove southwest to 62 Woodland rise

·      On the Common side of Woodland Rise double yellow lines from the Junction to Anglia Water south west to 15 Woodland Rise.

The project would not be eligible for Partnership funding as those requiring RTO such as a 20mph limit are not eligible. Therefore STC would need to request direct funding from highways or from the local NCC member to fund this.

7.     STC to investigate the cost of implementing a rescue point in the highway opposite to the public footpath into Pretty Corner  on Woodland rise West  STC would need to request direct funding from highways or from the local NCC member to fund this.

8.     STC to request that Highways include Beech Avenue as an extension of the Gritting Route for Sheringham from Common Lane to Woodland Rise West

School Parking

9.STC to offer to consider funding the delivery Bike Scoot Walk for Sheringham Primary School from Norfolk County Council from April 2023- as a grant from Section 137monies

10.STC to deal directly with Highways to obtain the outcomes of the Pilot scheme in Wymondham and 2 other towns  for restricted access within the area of the school

11. STC to discuss directly with highways the feasibility of creating an access restricted zone on Cooper Road and drop of circuit on Cooper Road, Pegg Road and Child’s Way

12. STC to discuss directly with highways the feasibility of creating parking bays on the verges on Cooper road and the grass on Margaret English Close

13. On obtaining the relevant information in propositions  10-12 consider the viability for these proposals and decide on a way forward.

STC to set up a task and finish group which includes the Sheringham District Cllr Team to consider the propositions contained within this document 1-13 and how these could be progressed, funded and implemented for the benefit of the community.  The project proposal to be presented to STC for consideration in the September of 2023 

Links Road  and St. Nicholas Place (west of the roundabout):

Following concerns expressed by the local residents in Links Road and St. Nicholas Place west of the roundabout, the Sheringham Lib Dem cllr team completed a survey of the residents. The results of which are shown below.

Additional comments from residents

At the start of Links Road there should be a ‘No Turning Space Ahead’ road sign. Also ‘Pedestrians walking in the road ahead’ sign.

No, it has become a problem with more motorhomes being used and many large cars needing to park. Restricted parking could be seasonal but I don’t know how that could be enforced. Certainly parking on these roads need to be reduced.

New signage for “ No Overnight Parking for camper vans” . North of the roundabout. It is like a camp site and some people are even disposing of their waste material.

Double yellow would impede existing residents, especially on evenings when no problem exists. There should be a restriction on caravans and vans parking between the hours of 8am and 6pm, as cars parked both sides of the road allow people to still use the road slowly. Wide vehicles which are parked cause the problem of blocking the road.

Additional comments from Cllrs

If the parking is limited on the southern and Eastern side of the roads then it helps with visibility around the bend.

If the bend is included on both sides of the bend this also helps with visibility and also keeps the entrance to the unmade section of St. Nicholas Place which continues West.

Preserving Access on the southern side of St. Nicholas place also makes it easier and safer turning off the roundabout as there is room for vehicles to enter without stopping suddenly on the roundabout.

Proposals for Links Road

1.STC support the introduction of

• a double yellow line on the southerly side of St. Nicholas Place and Eastern side of Links road.
• A double yellow line on the eastern side of links road and northern side of Str. Nicholas Place limited to  around the bend area.

2. STC request Highways directly to improve the signage in the area to include no overnight camping signs and also improved dead end and no turning space signage at the roundabout as vehicles enter these roads.

3. STC request that the County Cllr consider using her Member Highway Allowance for this project with STC offering a 50% contribution.

Common Lane Woodland Rise West and Woodland Rise Traffic Scheme

This area has generated a number of concerns from residents in this area. Concerns were in regard to speeding and inconsiderate parking and dangerous junctions

The survey results are shown below.

Common Lane to Woodland Rise West Traffic Survey

NTRODUCTION Just under 50% of the residents who responded were living in the area of Woodland Rise West, with a third on Common Lane. This reflects the two main areas of concern that have been highlighted. Speeding on Woodland Rise West and access at the bottom of Common Lane with cars parked close to the junction. 70% of the respondents indicated there were issues with traffic in the areas surveyed and a similar number used the road in a vehicle. Vehicle use was the highest number of uses identified at 70%. A total of 53 people responded to the polls. A survey link was sent to all houses in the area with hard copy available and non resident road users could access through Fb and it was advertised in the local free press.

Traffic Issues identified as priorities by residents

The amount of traffic using the area was not considered by large numbers to be an issue and a priority to resolve, with only 30% identifying this as in their top 3 priorities and 41% identifying it as not an issue.

Speeding across the whole route Common lane , Woodland Rise and Woodland Rise West was the main area of concern. 31 % identifying this as their number 1 priority and 69% of residents placed this in their top 3 with 76% identifying it within their top 5 areas of concern.

Although speeding in specific areas only was not identified as such a priority. This possibly reflects the perception that speeding is an issue across the whole route. In addition in the comments section 3 residents raised concerns about speeding up Holway road and how this impacted on turning into Woodland rise West in what is a tight turn. This area has also been a regular concern for the SNAP team and has been a priority area for Community Speedwatch. This area has also been a regular concern for the SNAP team and has been a priority area for Community Speedwatch. The results of the traffic Data survey completed in June 2021 over a 3 week period indicate that 1 in 8 cars are over the speed limit of 30mph, with slightly more speeding going down to the Cromer Road – the hill possibly leading to acceleration. Further detailed information is available about the traffic data at the end of this report.

Use of the route by HGV was not identified as a priority issue. 42% do not think this is an issue and a further 25% of respondents included this in their bottom 2 priorities. No one ranked this in their top 2 priorities. In addition 3 residents in the Other comments section in regard to priorities identified that this route was a way for HGVs to not become part of heavy traffic at the roundabout at the Town Centre if the HGVs continue along the Cromer road and up Holway Road. It was also commented that if HGVs were not using Common lane/Woodland Rise West to access Holway road, this would have a negative impact on air quality nearer the town centre.

43% of respondents did not consider pedestrian safety along this route to be an issue but 43% had this in 4-7 priority. Only 6 people responded who were pedestrians.

Cyclist safety also had similar results

Parking on Blind bends and at the Cromer Road Junction was the second most significant concern. With around 80% expressing it was an issue and between 45-47% placing this in their top 3 priorities.

Residents view on Traffic Calming measures

Residents considered a 20mph limit through this area to be a priority, with 59% placing this in their top 3 priorities and 67% in their top 5. Only 29% thought this not applicable.

Speed humps and narrowing of the road were not thought to be priorities as 20% and 30% respectively placed this in their top 3 priorities and 57% and 40% respectively felt these were inappropriate.

In terms of extending the double yellow lines at the junction of Cromer road and on the blind bends these were both considered the greatest priority for the area 57% and 63% having this in their top 3 respectively and in fact at the junction of Cromer road 75% had this as in their top 5 priorities.

The introduction of a cycle lane was considered by 66% as not applicable.

In regard to restricting HGVs travelling through this area, 54% thought this not applicable with only 26% including this in their top 3 priorities

 

Non Resident Road users reasons for traveling in the area of Common Lane, Woodland Rise and Woodland Rise West

The results show that the majority of respondents- 43% are using a vehicle to avoid the roundabout on Cromer road to access Holway Road. 14% use this road to access the convenience store on Beech Avenue. This has significance to a request made to NCC to include the Beech Avenue in the gritting schedule as cars had difficulty accessing the shop in last winters cold snaps. The pavements which also inevitably get some grit from road gritting were also dangerous and gritting would have benefitted the local elderly population accessing the local shop in adverse conditions, as well as families and carers walking to school.

As a driver to avoid the roundabout travelling East to South and increased traffic congestion in the area of Doctors and Tesco

42.86%

9

–

As a pedestrian to avoid the roundabout travelling East to South and increased traffic congestion in the area of Doctors and Tesco, Holway Road

0.00%

0

–

As a pedestrian to access the Community Centre, Schools, Pretty Corner from East / North East of Town

4.76%

1

–

As a cyclist  to access the Community Centre, Schools, Pretty Corner from East / North East of Town

9.52%

2

–

To access the convenience store on Beech Avenue

14.29%

3

–

Responses

Other (please specify)

28.57%

6

TOTAL21

Non Resident Road users Priorities

 

70% of these road users don’t feel there are traffic issues in this area. However, these are the priorities identified by the non resident road users.

In terms of the amount of traffic in this area results were fairly balanced, with 39% prioritising this in their top 3 concerns but 43% considering this as not applicable

 

Similarly with speeding 39% placed this in their top 3 concerns but 43% considering this as not applicable. However what is interesting is that 55%respondents felt a 20MPH speed limit was in their top 5 priorities and a similar number stating traffic initiated signage (eg:SAMS)was in their top 5 priorities. Addressing speeding is therefore also a priority for this group, as it also  is for residents in the area

 

HGV access was not seen as an issue in this area by road users with 50% stating it to be not applicable and only 15% indicating it should be in their top 3 priorities. Similar results showed that the introduction of HGV restrictions was not considered a priority.

However, more recently there have been some issues with increased HGV vehicles servicing a new construction site off Willow Grove. Additional signage has been put in place as a temporary measure and NNDC Planning Officers have been in contact with the contractors involved. This is however a temporary problem for the duration of the construction. It does not reflect normal usage of the route by HGVs.

 

 

Pedestrian and cycling safety was not seen as a priority to address, with 15% and 10% respectively including these in their top 3 and 43% and 45% respectively stating these issues were not applicable. This is also reflected in that only 5% put a cycle lane in their top 5 priorities. This is perhaps not surprising since 70% of road users were in a vehicle and perhaps not as aware of pedestrian and cycling issues.

There were 2 cyclists who responded and 2 people responded with a cycle lane in there top 2 priorities. However it cannot be clarified that the 2 respondents in this case were the same. 

 

As with the result of the resident surveys the greatest concerns were in regard to the extension of double yellow lines to restrict parking on Common Lane at the Cromer Road and the blind bends on Woodland rise/Woodland Rise West. 80% and 53% respectively placing this in their top 3 priorities and only 5% thinking this to be not applicable.

In terms of speed bumps and road narrowing 25% and 19% respectively thought speed bumps and road narrowing were priorities and 40% and 43% feel they are not applicable.

Conclusions

The survey results indicate that the community has a clear preference for some actions to be considered to improve traffic management and make the area from Common Lane through Woodland Rise and Woodland Rise West up to Holway Road safer.

20MPH Speed Limit

1.A speed limit of 20mph to be put in place for the area of Common Lane, Woodland rise and Woodland Rise West and all the side roads off this main route up to Holway road

2. Although this survey didn’t directly request information on the Holway Road, there is an indication of preference and perhaps reasons for this 20mph zone to be extended to include the Holway Road. Additional reasons which may support this are that this road is the route many children walk to High School, Primary School and Nursery and cross over to reach them. Residents also have to cross this road to access the Community Centre and Bus Stops. There is also a rescue point and pedestrian crossing. SNP and Community Speed Watch have been targeting this area for some time with results indicating that it is an area of concern in regard to speed. Concerns were also expressed about those turning into Woodland Rise West at speed into a tight junction. There have been a number of accidents at this junction.

Extension of the 30MPH on Holway Road

The 30 mph speed limit on Holway road could be extended to beyond the Picnic Place car park and bend – South of Woodland Rise West

SAMs Speed Indicator

Residents were positive about the implementation of a Sams Speed Indicator. One of the locations for the the SAMs Speed Indicator which is to be purchased through the Parish Partnership should be set as between Chestnut Grove and Beech Avenue on a fast part of the hill and installed on a Street lamp so it can then be used in both directions.

Double Yellow Lines

Both the local residents and road users were positive about implementing double yellow lines in a number of locations.

a) At the junction of Cromer Road double yellow lines from Cromer Road to St. Joseph’s road

b) On the Cedar Grove side of the road (East) from Cedar Grove southwest to 62 Woodland rise

C) On the Common side of Woodland Rise double yellow lines from the Junction to Anglia Water south west to 15 Woodland Rise.

Speed Bumps and Road Narrowing

Although the introduction of speed bumps and built out road narrowings to act as traffic calming measures, were not seen as positive improvements, perhaps worth considering is to introduce a rescue point and crossing at the entrance to the public footpath to Pretty Corner – This would also act as a road narrowing that would potentially slow vehicles down on the Woodland Rise steep hill section, without the use of built out road narrowings or speed bumps. It will allow for a safe crossing point for children walking to school from the Common end and Beeston Regis via the Common as well as dog walkers and families accessing Pretty Corner from the east. It would have the added benefit of slowing vehicles on what is a fast stretch of the road.

What was not required in the eyes of the community

The survey indicated the following were not considered priorities.

1. Traffic calming measures including; speed humps, road build outs

2.Cycle lanes

 

Norfolk Constabulary Traffic Survey Common Lane May-June 2021

Introduction to the Survey

1. This traffic survey took place over a three week period on Common Lane from 25-05-21 to 15-06-21

2. For context this data was taken in an area with a sharp, blind bend, a Nursing home and 3 blind exits within close proximity (Havelock Road, Hadley Road and the Rise )

3. This is a route used by many children and families to walk, cycle and scoot to School from the eastern side of town.

The Survey shows:

4. 20,436 vehicle movements took place over the three week period which is a weekly average of 6812 and daily average of 973

5. The high number of vehicle movements for an out of town residential area, possibly reflects that vehicles are using this route to access the top of Holway Road, avoiding the roundabout and town centre traffic. The traffic surveys also reinforce a similar type of vehicle use as this three week period.

6. The results indicate that traffic figures are consistent as they cover three weeks.

7. The resurfacing work does not seem to have effected data significantly.

8. There are a roughly equal number of vehicle movements in each direction on Common Lane.

9. Figures show 1:8 cars to be speeding over 30mph-

10. In total 2543 vehicles were travelling at greater than the 30mph speed limit with 543 of those travelling at a speed which enforcement action could be taken.

11. Department of Transport analysis shows vehicles travelling at higher speeds

before the introduction of a 20mph limit have reduced their speed more than those already travelling at lower speeds. An introduction of a 20mph speed limit may therefore impact on those drivers who are speeding [i]

12. There are relatively low figures for speeding vehicles about which enforcement action could be taken However is this low number justification to do nothing, when 404 vehicle movements have the increased potential to kill a pedestrian or child at these speeds?

13. Average speeds are 24.6 mph for all vehicle movements. It is worth noting here the Department for Transport Atkins Report [ii] advises that 20mph limits over a larger number of roads should be considered where mean speeds at or below 24mph are already achieved over a number of roads. According to the DOT 20mph limits are most likely to be effective if they are implemented on roads that already have relatively low traffic speed. This could therefore apply for Common lane, Woodland Rise , Woodland Rise West and Beech Avenue. All pf which are areas in the Traffic Survey which have indicated a preference for a 20mph limit. See Appendix 1 for further information about the reasons 20mph benefit areas and DOT recommendations and ROSPA recommendations.

References:

[i] https://www.rospa.com/rospaweb/docs/advice-services/road-safety/employers/guide-to-20mph-limits.pdf

[ii] https://www.rospa.com/rospaweb/docs/advice-services/road-safety/employers/guide-to-20mph-limits.pdf

 

Proposals

 

4.      STC investigate the cost of implementing a 20mph zone from the junction of Common Lane on the Cromer Road, north up common Lane Woodland Rise and Woodland rise West of Holway Road. This would incorporate appropriate road signage and circular road markings 20. To support this STC to purchase a SAMs machine to be located on the junctions between Cedar grove and Beech avenue on a lamp post to enable it to signal in both directions. There is a local business which will relocate Sams on a regular basis so that it could be used in a variety of locations in town, where speeding is considered an issue. These locations could be informed by the Community Speedwatch and SNT data.

5.      STC to apply for a parish Partnership for the SAMs project as detailed above and fund 50% as match funding

6.      STC to investigate the cost of implementing double yellow lines in the following locations

·       At the junction of Cromer Road double yellow lines from Cromer Road to St. Joseph’s road

·       On the Cedar Grove side of the road (East) from Cedar Grove southwest to 62 Woodland rise

·       On the Common side of Woodland Rise double yellow lines from the Junction to Anglia Water south west to 15 Woodland Rise.

The project would not be eligible for Partnership funding as those requiring RTO such as a 20mph limit are not eligible. Therefore STC would need to request direct funding from highways or from the local NCC member to fund this.

7.      STC to investigate the cost of implementing a rescue point in the highway opposite to the public footpath into Pretty Corner  on Woodland rise West  STC would need to request direct funding from highways or from the local NCC member to fund this.

8.      STC to request that Highways include Beech Avenue as an extension of the Gritting Route for Sheringham from Common Lane to Woodland Rise West.

 

 

 

 

Sheringham Primary School Parking Survey and proposals

As a result of huge numbers of ongoing complaints in regard to school parking issues by local residents and liaison with the school, residents and support from the local Beat Manager the Sheringham Lib Dem Team completed a survey in regard to school parking.  The survey was of all the  residents  within the area of the school from Childs way and all the side roads and Cooper road and all the side Roads off Cooper Road. Although a few people had been involved with meetings with the county councillor and MP, a small number of residents and no solutions were forthcoming, the views of the people across the area have not previously been sought.

Every house received a link to the survey and hard copies were delivered to those who requested them.

Resident and School users were kept as separate surveys to ensure the views of the residents were not diluted.

Three options were not included in the survey as they are not actually possible. This was as a result of liaising with the Headteacher at the Primary School.

1. A drop off circuit utilising the front of the school as a turning circle
2. Removal of the trees at the front of the school to create additional parking spaces.
3. The use of the end of the cul de sac on Cooper Road to create a one way system for dropping off.

School Users survey

Who is walking or driving to Sheringham Community Primary and Nursery School

From our respondents who live less than 30 minutes away the majority of households are walking to school. 37% travel by car and the remainder walk 63%

From our respondents who live in Sheringham and within 40 minutes walk 33% travel by car and 66% walk

Almost twice as many students are walking than arriving by car.

All of the students living beyond Sheringham arrive by car.

57% of students are dropped off and picked up due to time factors as parents/carers transport children on the way to/from work. 53% of these students are KS1

Interestingly there are some high school students who are also dropped off due to work patterns for this reason and some it was considered a 40 minute walk too far  for high school children. (8%)There were no children with disabilities recorded on the questionnaire.   

100% of those living outside of Sheringham do not have an alternative means to get to school. This was 18% of the total number of children.

Local Resident survey : Who responded and where do they live ?

The responses were roughly the same from Cooper road and Childs Way but the majority were from off cooper road. This is Rushmer Way, Scotter rise, Emery Close, Hardingham Drive and Margaret English close. This is also reflected in the number of complaints we have as District Cllrs with the majority being from residents off Cooper Road.

Only 7% of the respondents were from off Child’s way despite them being 29% of the homes on Childs way and off Child’s way.

This reflects that the concerns and impacts of school parking by residents are felt more keenly in the Cooper Road and Off the Cooper road area.  

What are the issues as a result of school parking for residents and those travelling to school as well

Residents

Students

The table below compares the issues for both residents and students

Issue	Resident %	(Ranking of issue 1 is most concern )	Student %
Cars parking on the pavements dropped kerbs blocked by parked cars	63% (1)	29% (1)
Crossing roads Cooper road and Childs way		29% (1)
Cars parked on grass areas and crossing pavements to exit	52%(2)	14.3% (4)
Blocked access along Cooper road	40% (3)
Access  blocked on  roads off Cooper Road	35% (5)
Childs Way Access blocked	30% (7)
Access  blocked on  roads off Childs Way	22% (8)
Cant leave or return at school times as blocked in	38% (4) 32% have their drives blocked (6)
Do not have an issue	16% (9)	19% (3)
Speeding		8% (5)

• Cars blocking pavements and dropped kerbs is the top significant issue for both user groups
• Cars parking on the grass areas on Cooper road, Margaret English Close are also a significant issue for both user groups
• Blocking of access on Cooper Road and the side roads off it is felt to be more of an issue than blocking of access on Childs Way.

Comparisons of the views of residents and Student families in regard to possible options

1. Removal of the hedge on the park for additional staff parking

Students

Residents Views

 Results are roughly similar for both residents and student families. However if you take into account the maybe responses then this increases to a 60% for to 40% against for both groups

2.Creation of parking bays on Cooper Road on the verge.

Student’s Families

Residents

A greater percentage of the Student families thought this was a good idea (63%). However 50% of residents were also in agreement increasing to 63% including the maybes. However a number of residents adjacent to the verges expressed concern about losing their green space in front of their homes. These were predominantly in the houses closer to the school and  north of Rushmer Way.

Verges closer to Pegg road are very worn from vehicles regularly using this as a parking area. The advantage of creating the parking bays in the verge is that  this will prevent parking in the actual road and this is what narrows the road and creates the access issues. This will also create additional parking bays for residents outside of school hours.

 The Creation of Parking spaces on the grass in front of Margaret English Close

Residents

Student Families

Table to compare the views of Residents and student families

	Residents	Student Families
Option 1	25%	32%
Option 2	11.7%	16.%
Option 1 plus Either Option 1 or 2	42%	71%
Option 2 plus Either Option 1 or 2	38%	55%
No	37%	12.9%

• As a result of people driving over the grass to park and then exiting via the pavement this is seen as a problem area  by residents (52% ). Those travelling to school see this as a good solution with 71% preferring Option 1 with the path at the front of the grass as it is now and a separate entrance to the parking bays. Residents also prefer option 1. However, there are a similar number who would not like this to progress preferring to retain the open space.
• This would provide about 15 additional car parking spaces
• Access by vehicles could be prevented by the introduction of wooden posts around the open space.

Exclusion zone from Pegg road along Cooper road and drop off circuit on Pegg Road

Student Families

Residents

• 62% of residents are in favour of this as part of a scheme.
• Student families are more opposed to this with 55%against and 42% for.

The removal of a section of the grass on Child’s way to create parking bays

Residents

Student Families

• This is less popular with residents with 47% against as opposed to 38% for. Student families on the other hand are very supportive of this with 65% supporting this.
• This possibly reflects that this area seems to have less problems with road access being retained and roads off Child’s way not experiencing the same level of disruption as off Cooper road.

Possible solutions and proposals to STC  

As a town and District which has declared a climate emergency any solutions should not encourage more people to drive to school but encourage more families to walk. This is not only a benefit for the planet but also for the health and wellbeing of our residents.

1. There needs to be a sustained programme to encourage families to walk to school – Bike Scoot Walk
2. There appears to be support for an access restriction along Cooper Road directing traffic down Pegg Road with a drop of only in a set time period of the day
3. There appears to be support for creating car parking bays on the verges on Cooper road- although some residents are opposed in the immediate vicinity.
4. There appears to be some support for the creation of parking bays with a separate entrance on the grass on Margaret English Close. Points 3and 4 are supported by the  local Beat Manager who has been liaising with us as District Cllrs on this project ,eam along with the Primary School.
5. A drop off point in the School entrance is not considered a safe option due to the issues with buses and taxis also collecting in this area.
6. The removal of the trees at the school entrance is also not considered desirable or permissible to create further space in this area.

Proposals

9.STC to offer to consider funding the delivery Bike Scoot Walk for Sheringham Primary School from Norfolk County Council from April 2023- as a grant from Section 137monies

10.STC to deal directly with Highways to obtain the outcomes of the Pilot scheme in Wymondham and 2 other towns  for restricted access within the area of the school

11. STC to discuss directly with highways the feasibility of creating an access restricted zone on Cooper Road and drop of circuit on Cooper Road, Pegg Road and Child’s Way

12. STC to discuss directly with highways the feasibility of creating parking bays on the verges on Cooper road and the grass on Margaret English Close

13. On obtaining the relevant information in propositions  10-12 consider the viability for these proposals and decide on a way forward.

STC to set up a task and finish group which includes the Sheringham District Cllr Team to consider the propositions contained within this document 1-13 and how these could be progressed, funded and implemented for the benefit of the community.  The project proposal to be presented to STC for consideration in the September of 2023  

An additional solution

There is a possible  solution to putting these forward as individual projects

In 2021 year NCC agreed additional funding for local highways projects across Norfolk with a road safety emphasis . The allocation for the funding was split into 4 areas with each area getting funding of 100k over one year. North Norfolk is due to have funding allocated in 2023. Individual projects up to 10k can apply for funding. If the organisation of these projects was put together as part of an overall scheme for road traffic safety improvements in Sheringham then a 10k contribution might be available and along with NCC member contribution and some STC support it may be possible to complete all of the work.   NNDC Cllrs would be more than happy to continue to liaise on this and work with STC to bring this forward as a project we believe we have shown is both necessary and wanted by the community.