Agenda item

Report JTB/22/02 updates members on the identified schemes approved for construction in 2022/23. 

As there were no KCC Highways representatives at the meeting to present report JTB/22/02, Members’ comments and question have been collated below.  Responses to these will be shared with all Members of the Board before the next meeting.

Appendix C

Councillor Hobbs raised concern that some heritage streetlights were being replaced by FHDC without any consultation with Parish or Town Councils.   Mr Thompson advised that there were around 1100 owned by FHDC, and KCC would soon be taking back ownership of them, however KCC required the lights to meet a certain standard.  Some of the older light columns had failed structural testing and were being replaced.  Mr Thompson offered to look further into specific cases if Councillor Hobbs would email him with the details of his concern.

Councillor Weatherhead asked if Mr Thompson had an update on his Stone Street enquiry, Mr Thompson advised that he had just received an updated spreadsheet from KCC and would get back to Councillor Weatherhead outside of the meeting.

Appendix D2

Councillor Weatherhead asked for an update regarding the acquisition of Environment Agency land for the Cinque Ports cycle path project.

Appendix D3

Councillor Hills noted that KCC should push hard to get funding for safety improvement works at the Lydd Road junction with B2075 Old Romney, it was a very dangerous junction, and without a concerted effort funding would never become available.

Appendix E

Councillor Love asked for an updated regarding the replacement of the missing bus shelter in Cheriton High Street, Ref:3052.

Councillor Love asked for an update regarding the installation of pedestrian signals, Ref: 3053.  He noted that the situation was very dangerous, and he felt that planning permission should not have been granted without a requirement for pedestrian signals to be installed.

Councillor Weatherhead commented that the pedestrian lights on the A259 at the former Sands Motel site, Ref: SH3060, were now up and running after four years.

Appendix F

Councillor Hills noted that plans to strengthen Derville Bridge in Lydd was good to see.  However, he wanted to highlight to KCC that the surface and condition of Kerton Road bridge was in a very poor state, it needed attention as it was a main route to work for many workers at the power station.

Appendix I

Councillor Gane asked where the traffic would be diverted to whilst work to install a zebra crossing at Risborough Lane were underway?

Councillor Hobbs expressed concern that, although not listed in the report, Broad Street, Lyminge would be shut for 42 days to allow drainage works to take place.  He had received a letter from Age UK highlighting the impact this would have on their services.  Mr Thompson advised that KCC officers had seen the letter, and he understood that they were looking into other options with the developer.  If residents wished to make a complaint, they could do so by calling 0300 418181.

Councillor Love asked for confirmation on the proposed location for the electric vehicle charging points at Princes Parade.  Councillor Wing advised that he thought they would be situated in the car park adjacent to the road.

The Chairman offered to meet with KCC officers to help resolve some of the questions raised by Members of the Board during the meeting.