In light of the large number of complaints raised by residents regarding the state and safety of Trafford's roads, this Council reaffirms its commitment to making Trafford’s streets as safe as possible. To this end, the Council will revisit the promises it made in July 2013 and, working with Amey where necessary, will, by the end of April 2016:

·             present  a report regarding the timescales involved for the completion of works relating to the following:

-              all identified traffic calming, road safety measures and casualty reduction schemes;

-              all required parking restrictions and car parking schemes

-              all necessary road and pavement repairs

·             The Council will, as promised in July 2013, draw up a list of residential roads and roads near schools which will benefit from 20 mph speed limits and will now commit to taking action on this within 6 months.

This Council recognises that the safety of residents using Trafford's roads, pavements and pathways is a priority and as such will resolve to ensure that any outstanding works are completed within as short a timeframe as possible.

It was moved and seconded that:

“In light of the large number of complaints raised by residents regarding the state and safety of Trafford's roads, this Council reaffirms its commitment to making Trafford’s streets as safe as possible. To this end, the Council will revisit the promises it made in July 2013 and, working with Amey where necessary, will, by the end of April 2016:

·              present  a report regarding the timescales involved for the completion of works relating to the following:

-              all identified traffic calming, road safety measures and casualty reduction schemes;

-              all required parking restrictions and car parking schemes;

-              all necessary road and pavement repairs.

·              The Council will, as promised in July 2013, draw up a list of residential roads and roads near schools which will benefit from 20 mph speed limits and will now commit to taking action on this within 6 months.

This Council recognises that the safety of residents using Trafford's roads, pavements and pathways is a priority and as such will resolve to ensure that any outstanding works are completed within as short a timeframe as possible.”

It was moved and seconded as an amendment that:

“In light of complaints received from residents regarding the perceived state and safety of Trafford's roads, this Council reaffirms its commitment to making Trafford’s streets as safe as possible. To this end, the Council will revisit the commitments it made in July 2013 and, working with Amey where necessary, will within a reasonable timescale, but as swiftly as practicable;

·             present  a report regarding the timescales involved for the completion of works relating to the following;

-       all identified traffic calming, road safety measures and casualty reduction schemes;

-       all required parking restrictions and car parking schemes;

-       all necessary road and pavement repairs.

·             The Council will, as agreed in July 2013, draw up a list of residential roads and roads near schools which will benefit from 20 mph speed limits and will now commit to taking action on this, subject to the outcome of an ongoing Department for Transport study into the effectiveness of 20mph zones and availability of sufficient resources, within an appropriate timescale.

This Council recognises that the safety of residents using Trafford's roads, pavements and pathways is a priority and as such will resolve to ensure that any outstanding works are completed within as short a timeframe as possible.”

Following a debate on the matter, the amendment was agreed with the unanimous consent of the Council and the substantive Motion was consequently declared carried.

RESOLVED: That in light of complaints received from residents regarding the perceived state and safety of Trafford's roads, this Council reaffirms its commitment to making Trafford’s streets as safe as possible. To this end, the Council will revisit the commitments it made in July 2013 and, working with Amey where necessary, will within a reasonable timescale, but as swiftly as practicable;

·             present  a report regarding the timescales involved for the completion of works relating to the following;

-       all identified traffic calming, road safety measures and casualty reduction schemes;

-       all required parking restrictions and car parking schemes;

-       all necessary road and pavement repairs.

·             The Council will, as agreed in July 2013, draw up a list of residential roads and roads near schools which will benefit from 20 mph speed limits and will now commit to taking action on this, subject to the outcome of an ongoing Department for Transport study into the effectiveness of 20mph zones and availability of sufficient resources, within an appropriate timescale.

This Council recognises that the safety of residents using Trafford's roads, pavements and pathways is a priority and as such will resolve to ensure that any outstanding works are completed within as short a timeframe as possible.