Agenda item

Derwent Drive, Hayes - Petition Requesting a One-Way System (Agenda Item 4)

Councillor John Oswell and Councillor Neil Fyfe attended the meeting and spoke as Ward Councillors in support of the petition.

Concerns and suggestions at the meeting included the following:

·         Petitioners asked the Council to resolve the issue of rat running on Derwent Drive and Park Lane.

·         It was noted that Derwent Drive was being used as a rat run by speeding

Vehicles and there had been an increase in the number of HGVs.

·         Residents requested a ban on HGVs using Derwent Drive.

·         Residents requested a one way system and suggested a no entry point which would divert traffic towards the Hayes by Pass.

·         Both Derwent Drive and Park Lane residents requested that the Council implement systems which had been introduced in other areas close by. 

·         It was noted that with the sale of Hayes Park traffic congestion would increase as contractors would be using the road.

·         These issues were causing distress to residents and they were concerned about safety.

·         Councillor John Oswell spoke in support of the petition. He noted that he had seen a lot of rat running and was surprised at the amount or people using Derwent Drive to access other junctions. He explained that people were using Derwent Drive to miss out on the speed bumps.

·         At the outset, Councillor Fyfe indicated that it was his understanding that this petition related solely to Derwent Drive and not to Park Lane. Cllr Oswell confirmed that it was also his understanding that the petition only related to Derwent Drive. As such, he made a declaration of interest in relation to Park Lane. In respect of Derwent Drive, he noted that the road was being used a shortcut from Uxbridge Road to Yeading Lane. He raised concerns at the number of accidents which had taken place on Derwent Drive, involving the demolition of a front garden, wall and lamppost. He said that although the population was increasing, roads were not getting bigger.

Councillor Burrows listened to the concerns of the petitioners and responded to the points raised. He understood the petition to be about Derwent Drive and noted that officers had also worked on this basis. He clarified that although there was a suggestion that residents were requesting a no entry point, this petition was requesting a one way system. Councillor Burrows proposed further discussions with Ward Councillors and officers to identify and agree where the appropriate one way entry would be.

RESOLVED: Meeting with the petitioners, the Cabinet Member:

1.         Listened to their concerns with traffic speeds and volumes in Derwent Drive, Hayes;

2.         Noted the results of previous traffic surveys undertaken in Derwent Drive, Hayes (two in 2014 and one in 2015);

3.         Asked officers to undertake further traffic surveys, at locations agreed by the petitioners and then report back to the Cabinet member;

4.         Decided to hold a meeting with officers and ward councillors to discuss the issues raised and decide the best course of action.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

The petition hearing will provide a valuable opportunity to hear concerns and suggestions directly from the petitioners. 

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED / RISK MANAGEMENT

None at this stage.