To consider for the implementation of an extension to the 40mph speed limit in A6001 London Road, Biggleswade following the receipt of an objection.

1. that the proposals to extend the 40mph speed limit on A6001 London Road, Biggleswade be implemented as published.

2. that the Biggleswade Town Council’s request to lower the existing speed 40mph speed limit to 30mph be noted.

To consider objections to the installation of a raised zebra crossing and related parking controls in Flitwick Road, Ampthill.

That the proposals to install a Raised Zebra Crossing and related Parking Controls be implemented as published.

To consider objections to the implementation of an order to prohibition waiting and loading on verges and footways in Central Bedfordshire following the receipt of objections.

That the proposal to introduce a prohibition of waiting and loading on verges and footways in Central Bedfordshire be implemented as published.

To consider objections to the published amendments to the recently introduced residents permit parking schemes in Faulkner’s Way and St Mary’s Way, Beech Grove, Hawthorn Close and Cherry Tree Walk, Leighton-Linslade.  A Petition from residents in the St Mary’s Way area has been received and results of a locally organised consultation of Faulkner’s Way residents have also been submitted.

1.    That the proposed amendments to the residents permit parking scheme be implemented as published.

2.    That the St Mary’s Way petition and Faulkner’s Way submission be noted.

3.    That the lead petitioner and organiser be informed of the decision following consideration of the petition and submission.

Following representations made at the meeting, the Council will carry out a further consultation with residents in the St Mary’s Way area on addressing the various issues and options raised.

To receive a petition from residents of Filland Court, Sandy seeking a resolution of parking difficulties..

That the Executive Member for Sustainable Communities – Services noted the content of the report and take no action at the current time.

It was mentioned that the Council-wide Verge and Footway Parking TRO could be useful for this area. 

To receive a petition regarding the 20mph speed limits.

That the Executive Member for Sustainable Communities – Services notes the content of the report and notes that the speed limit will be reviewed after an 18 month period.

To receive a petition from residents of Poynters Road seeking the implementation of speed reducing measures.

That the Executive Member for Sustainable Communities – Services notes the content of the report and will pursue the use of speed cameras in Poynters Road during the next financial year (2014/15), subject to available funding.