IJ introduced the report and explained that this report is drafted from the accident statistics and any areas where the emergency services ask for assistance with.  The areas are prioritised from looking at the resources and budget available. 

IJ explained that Appendix 1 highlights the areas in previous reports that have not been able to be completed. 

Appendix 2 is an analysis of areas that were raised last year and provides an update on these schemes. 

Appendix 3 is a list of all of the recent request of areas to be looked at for introducing 20 miles per hour schemes and explained the list of areas. 

IJ summarised that he was seeking views on the list of the schemes put forward. 

Cllr C Law commented that she urges the Working Party to go ahead with the proposed schemes but is concerned about no pedestrian crossing to be introduced at Queensway.  She asked that IJ speak with Rachel Williams with regards to St Michaels Primary School in Paignton and the temporary classrooms being used as there may be a need for traffic restrictions introduced there.  IJ commented that he cannot guarantee that any roads would have no accidents at all but Queensway is on the list to introduce 20 mph speed zone and some minor changes to the road will be carried out when this is introduced. 

Cllr C Lewis commented that he believes Preston Down Road needs to be moved up on the list for road safety initiatives to be introduced due to the previous accidents that have happened by the house on the corner and there are plans to build 100 more homes in the road.  IJ commented that he understands that chevron signs are being introduced in this road soon. 

Cllr KK commented that she believes a dedicated cycle lane could be introduced on Dartmouth Road instead of only signage being introduced on this road to be in conjunction with LCWIP.

Both Cllrs DC and NA both commented that they are pleased with the detail stated within the plan to introduce 20 mph road safety zones into roads outside local primary schools. 

Cllr CC asked if St Michaels Road, Paignton was being included due to the Primary schools around there and the fact the houses gates open straight on to the road.  IJ commented that there would be some additional engineering interventions required to include St Michaels Road.  He went on to say that the Fisher Street zone will include roads near St Michaels Road and includes St Michaels school.  

Cllrs AB and NA both commented that they believe that a pedestrian crossing should be introduced into Queensway and that this should be a priority due to the location of the Primary School and issues with parked cars on that road. 

Cllr JT asked if there were any other schemes that could be introduced into Foxhole Road due to the number of young families that live within the area.  IJ suggested that Community Speedwatch is something that could be considered and if the community are interested then this can be discussed with Vision Zero SW.  Cllr JT also asked if it was possible for double yellow lines to be introduced into the bottom of the road.  IJ advised that this has already been requested and is in the work programme. 

Cllr DT commented that he is in support for a pedestrian crossing to be introduced into Queensway and believes that this should be prioritised.

The Chairman summarised that the support today is to prioritise Queensway, Barton Road and Fisher Street proposals as soon as possible. 

Cllr JO’D questioned what the knock-on effect of the trial closure of Torbay Road would be.  IJ commented that there are not any major concerns as there are other crossing points on Esplanade Road and he does not believe any further crossing points need to be introduced until the trial has taken place.