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NEWS
FROM
ELSTEAD
PARISH
COUNCIL
Reporting on the meeting held on 16th November
2009
The draft design of a pedestrian crossing on the Milford
Road put forward by Surrey County Council were discussed
at this meeting. Councillors were all very much in favour
of the proposal. Councillor Tic Jeffery suggested that the
Rodborough School bus should be rerouted so that the students
board the bus at Springhill; the advantage being that they
would not have to board the bus on the busy Milford Road.
Students living on the other side of Milford Road would
however still have to cross the road unless a second stop
was made at the north side of Milford Rd. This initiative
was thought to be a good idea by Councillors. The Chairman
was asked to investigate the routing of buses with the Schools
Transport officer.
At Public Question Time, Elstead residents agreed that the
need for traffic calming measures on the Milford Road had
never been so necessary, particularly as the volume of traffic
is increasing. Both Surrey County Councillor David Harmer
and PC Rob Hawkes voiced their approval for the proposed
zebra crossing, saying that it would help to slow traffic
down along the Milford Road.
Elstead resident Michael Organe used the meeting to announce
that he was trying to set up a Speed Watch Scheme in Elstead.
At least six volunteers are needed to record the speed of
vehicles driving over the speed limit in Elstead. This information
is supplied to Surrey Police so that warnings can be given
to the registered keepers of the vehicles. The scheme is
proven to be effective in Witley and Hindhead, but is dependant
on the efforts of volunteers. Mr Organe planned to advertise
the initiative around the village to encourage more people
to help, so if you are interested and have a little spare
time, look for these notices. Alternatively, if you have
access to a computer, email the Elstead Community Speed
Watch administrator on elstead30@tiscali.co.uk
for more information.
In addition to the three recycled benches already installed
on the Thursley Road Recreation Ground, three more were
on order. The three in situ have all been sponsored. The
Council is still hoping that local businesses or individuals
will consider sponsoring the remaining three.
During the Council's review of spending allocation for 2010/11,
it was noted that the Village Hall Committee would again
be seeking financial help as major work was planned.
Approval was given for tree clearance work to proceed at
the Woolfords Lane Cemetery.
The next meeting is at 7.30 pm on 18th January
2010 at the URC Hall, Milford Road, Elstead. The public
is welcome and anyone wishing to raise a matter relating
to Council business is able to do so at 8 pm. See you there!
Sally
Place, Parish Councillor
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