Littlewick Road

Last June Bronwyn Vine and Sue Lewis brought a petition asking for improvements to the crossing at Littlewick Road from Goldsworth Park to the group of houses which includes the Peter Pan Nursery. Although there is an official footpath, it doesn’t look like one, and drivers go down that straight stretch of road at considerable speed.

Unfortunately there’s no room for a pedestrian refuge, but it does need much clearer marking. Some signs went up, but I have been pressing for more to be done. At the Local Committee meeting I asked what the current position was, and got the following answer:

‘Although signs were installed to warn drivers of the crossing point, from a recent survey it has been noted that they are not in the most suitable location. It has also been noted that as the crossing point it not up to standard on the ‘Goldsworth Park’ side and the crossing as such is not particularly visible from a drivers perspective, dropped kerbs and reflective posts will be installed by the end of March 2008 together with the repositioning of the warning signs to better highlight this crossing facility.’

Yes! By the end of March! Three cheers for the end of the financial year! I checked with a supplementary question that the Engineer concerned had talked to Sue Lewis and sorted out the placing problem, and I hope all will now be at least much improved, even if not perfect.

Local Allocation Money 

I sponsored a bid for money to get a cooker, projector screen, and notice boards for the new Church Hall at St. Andrews.

I was also instrumental in realising that Beaufort School’s problem in having two demountable buildings that are no longer wanted might provide at least a temporary solution to Woking and Maybury Sports Club’s need for facilities. I didn’t speak on this, because I have an interest as Vice Chair of Governors at Beaufort School, but I was glad to see the necessary £39,340 allocated. The sports club might still decide to try to go for a £250,000 permanent solution straight away, but if not, this is good news for Beaufort.

Less good – Lockfield Drive 

A few months ago Country Councillors were asked to name road surfaces in their Division that especially needed attention. Lockfield Drive was one of mine. In answer to a question, I was told by the Local Highways Manager that he didn’t know yet which schemes would make it onto the list for special funding: ‘I don’t know where Lockfield drive will come – if it makes it, great, if not then [it will have to be] through regular funding.’