Packed meeting to discuss Blackstone Lane, Woodmancote, problems
The Village Hall was packed last night when residents from Blackstone Lane and other parts of Woodmancote met to discuss the problems caused by traffic using the Lane as a short-cut.
The meeting was chaired by Woodmancote Parish Councillor, Crispin Blazeby, with Local Highway Manager, Vince Tipper, and County Councillor Derek Deedman also on the top table.
Vince Tipper fielded a wide range of questions ranging from explaining how SATNAVs work and getting the information used corrected to prevent the use of the Lane by unsuitable heavy, wide and/or long vehicles, to reducing traffic speed generally. Many ideas were suggested, but frustratingly Vince had to explain why most of what seemed simple solutions could not be implemented.
It was agreed to investigate some ways forward, including carrying out speed checks along the Lane and through Blackstone Village, to see if speed limits/reduction measures should be introduced.
The Parish Council will be working with Vince Tipper and Derek Deedman to progress the matter.
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