ROAD SAFETY UPDATE
ROAD SAFETY SURVEY – THE NEXT STEPS
Concerns about visibility came high on the outcomes of the recent road survey:
- Visibility of pedestrians, runners, cyclists, horse riders, etc.
- Visibility of road signs and junctions, in large part due to overgrown vegetation
While the Parish Council are studying ways to tackle some of the bigger traffic problems in the long term it is apparent that some immediately effective measures to tackle visibility could be undertaken on a self-help basis.
If you walk, run, cycle or horse ride on our village roads:
– Please make sure you are wearing something hi-vis – and not just at night. We have purchased a quantity of fluorescent armbands which we will provide free on application to the parish clerk Pam Hembra 01473 737655 charsfieldparishcouncil@gmail.com or Jan Pedgrift 01473 737701 Janpedgrift@btinternet.com
Vegetation – Take a look at your property from the kerbside:
– Is your hedge obscuring a road sign or the road visibility? Can you cut it back safely yourself? If not, contact the parish council for assistance.
Road Signs
– Is there a road sign nearby that needs cleaning? Can you clean it safely yourself? If not, contact the parish council.
Charsfield community wide self help
We are also investigating the possibility of joining Suffolk County Council’s Community Self Help Scheme with the aim of addressing both the road safety problems and preventative measures to alleviate future flood risks. This scheme aims to empower and support town and parish councils that wish to carry out minor highway maintenance within their communities.
Full details can be found at: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/highway-maintenance/community-self-help-scheme
We would need some volunteers to take a one day free of charge training course in signing, lighting and guarding resulting in a Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR) card to act as supervisors of volunteer working parties.
If you are interested in supporting the Charsfield community by joining this scheme please get in touch with the parish clerk.
Charsfield village 20mph speed limit
Lastly – a very important question for which your Parish Council would like just a YES or NO answer. Your answer can be anonymous but it would help us understand it best if you would also kindly name the road you live on.
There will be a flyer with your December Parish Magazine that you can complete and post through the letterbox of 2 St Peters Close OR follow this link to submit on line:
DEADLINE FOR REPLIES: 1ST JANUARY 2025