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Petition tracker No.

Subject of petition

Date received 

Medway Council's response

Outcome of review

(if requested) 

As a priority, the council is reviewing CCTV in Medway to decide if cameras remain necessary and proportionate in line with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice. The first phase will identify the key locations where cameras are not working and will seek to move working cameras to those areas from areas where they are no longer required. The second phase will be a long term programme of removing cameras no longer required, and identifying any new requirements.

Over time users of this road have expressed concern about disruption to the free flow of traffic that the priority working arrangement causes and also about vehicles speeding through it. Consultation on a proposal to remove the build-outs, widen the carriageway to allow two-way traffic, keep the 20mph speed limit and install two new speed cushions resulted in concern that this would generate additional traffic and increased speed. Also, removing the pinch point would cause problems for residents leaving their driveways.

Following a discussion with the Ward Members, the proposal was not implemented but the council is monitoring the situation and reviewing the existing speed limits.

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The Director of Public Health provides advice to the CCG, which commissions primary care services, on population growth and associated health and care needs. The CCG is aware of challenges faced by residents living on the Hoo Peninsula and regularly liaises with Medway’s planning team on proposals to develop primary care facilities. Supported by the council, it was recently awarded circa £14.5m to deliver infrastructure projects.

The public health department works closely with planning officers to help shape policy and embed protective health measures throughout the new Local Plan. Public health are consulted on pre-application meetings with developers to enable any specific health impacts to be identified and guidance provided before any development work begins.

At the Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 4 October 2018, the Committee recommended the Cabinet to indicate when the SEND review was likely to be completed, for this to be completed as soon as possible and for the review outcomes to be published when completed.

At the Regeneration Culture and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 16 August, the Committee noted that a site visit will be arranged to assess the requirements for secure motorcycle parking provision at Commercial Road Car Park in Strood and that the lead petitioner and Ward Councillors will be invited to attend. It was agreed that a verbal update would be provided at the next meeting.

The Council to support and implement restricted waiting restrictions in Cherry Tree Road, Rainham.

There are a high number of vehicles that are parking along the access road rather than using available car parks. The proposal for double yellow lines complements the restrictions in the car park areas of the Strand. A detached trailer can be left on the double yellow lines.

The Council to overturn the ban on alcoholic drinks being brought into this summer's pop concerts at Rochester Castle Gardens.

There have been several incidents over recent years which have raised security concerns from stewards and police observers. No such incidents have occurred in the past 25 years at the Prom Concerts. The decision follows industry practice and was on the advice of the various safety bodies. The Council would be extremely vulnerable if it ignored this advice.

This matter was fully discussed by the Regeneration Culture and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee as a Member’s Item on 28 March 2018. It was noted that the position for the 2018 Castle Concerts remained unchanged and that a copy of the Safety Advisory Group’s advice would be provided to all Members of the Committee.

There is no limit to the number of resident permits a household can buy as long as vehicles are registered to the address or are business vehicles regularly taken home. Medway is one of the lowest charging authorities and would still be lower than some after a £2 increase in the cost of daily vouchers. A “Resident Support Permit” is being introduced to assist those who are vulnerable or require regular assistance.

Following an assessment of the options, the available road safety data indicates that the current design is not fundamentally unsafe for people that use it. On this basis, and taking in to consideration the impact on traffic delays and queues, it is not proposed to make any alterations to the junction at the present time.

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Too many houses being built in Medway.

8 March 2018

Medway is currently experiencing significant population growth. Over the next 20 years it is expected to grow from 278,500 to 330,000. There is a need to plan to meet the housing needs of the growing community, and also to provide the necessary services, infrastructure, schools, health centres, and employment. The council is currently preparing its Local Plan, as required by Government, which will help to shape future growth.

No review requested.

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Speed bumps or traffic control – Carnation Road

1 March 2018

Requests for speed reduction measures are considered on the basis of casualty reduction with locations recording poor road casualty history being tackled first.  Three slight injury collisions have been recorded throughout Carnation Road during the last three years and with many other locations recording ongoing poorer road casualty records, the council is unable to propose alterations on casualty reduction grounds. The location will be added to the schedule of attendance by the council’s Speed Indicating Device.

No review requested.

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Save Deangate Ridge Golf Club

9 February 2018

In the face of long-running and increasing annual financial deficits in the running of Deangate Ridge golf course, totalling more than £1.5m in the past seven years , together with a national decrease in golf participation over the past decade, the Cabinet has made an executive decision to no longer use council funding to provide a golf course at Deangate Ridge.

At the Regeneration Culture and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 12 March 2018, the Committee agreed the refer the decision back to Cabinet for further consideration

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Improve the road safety on Wayfield Road - many local residents are concerned about current levels of safety

25 January 2018

Requests for speed reduction measures are considered on the basis of casualty reduction with locations recording poor road casualty history being tackled first.  A number of slight injury collisions have been recorded at this location and it will be subject to safety investigations this year. It will also be added to the schedule of attendance by the council’s Speed Indicating Device.

No review requested

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Say No to Coach Park on the Esplanade

25 January 2018

The Esplanade Gardens option is no longer being considered. The situation is under review but the intention remains to keep the coach park in Rochester

No review requested

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Anti-Social Parking at the bottom of Ordnance St, Chatham

25 January 2018

Following a site visit, it has been determined that the best way forward would be to install further bollards to stop parking on the pavement. The location will be considered for a scheme in 2018/19

At the Regeneration Culture and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 28 March 2018, the Committee noted the council’s intention to place an order for the additional bollards within the first two weeks of the new financial year.

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Objection to planning application 17/3484 - Development of Car Parks and vehicle access to Hempstead Valley

12 January 2018

This petition relates to a planning application and is being dealt with under planning legislation.

Not applicable

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Objection to Planning application 17/1483 - 158 Canterbury Street, Gillingham

9 January 2018

This petition relates to a planning application and is being dealt with under planning legislation.

No review requested

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Medway Council’s Housing Department to provide additional parking capacity by creating parking bays on the north side of the ‘green triangle’ on Forge Lane, Gillingham

4 January 2018

There are no plans to provide additional parking bays in this area during 2018/19 but the request will be added a list for future consideration.  Rivermead School have been asked to ensure that staff or visitor parking in the immediate area is kept to a minimum.   

At the Business Support Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 12 April 2018, the Committee noted the response to the petition and that funding for additional parking bays is not available at present. It also noted that officers would investigate the costs of providing parking restrictions/ bollards on the grassed area for consideration in a future programme of work, and requested that officers arrange a site visit so that potential solutions can be discussed with residents.