With the support of Effingham Parish Council, Effingham Climate, Environment, and Biodiversity Action (CEBA) is carrying out a consultation seeking residents’ views on the current speed limits in Effingham, any concerns about safety, noise and pollution, and whether changes, such as the introduction of 20 mph limits on certain roads, need to be implemented.
Residents are invited to complete the survey on-line or fill in the paper copy that will be delivered with the Parish Council’s Autumn Newsletter. The survey is also available for download. Background information to the survey is only available with the online survey, and when signed into your Google Account.
Paper copies of the survey may be deposited in the collection box in the lobby of KGV Hall, Browns Lane, Effingham KT24 5ND, or posted to the Parish Clerk.
The informal survey is open to all. There is no information of when the survey ends, nor if or when the results of the survey will be published. Further details and access to the survey is available on the Parish Council website www.effinghamparishcouncil.gov.uk/2024/11/consultation-on-20mph-speed-limits/
Surrey County Council is responsible for setting speed limits. Reducing vehicle speeds can help to:
- Reduce the likelihood and severity of collisions
- Encourage more walking and cycling
- Sustain local shops and businesses
- Make communities more pleasant places to live
Surrey County Council policy on requesting a change to speed limits, and their policy on setting local speed limits is available on their website at: www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/road-safety/safer-vehicle-speeds/speed-limits.
It is understood that Surrey County Council is considering a consultation in introducing some parking restrictions in parts of the village. Further details will be provided as and when they become available.
How does restricting parking help local businesses? They wonder why high streets are closing and online shopping is booming. Cycling and walking is not a great option fo many. If you want to destroy local amenities your on the right track.