A GAINFORD resident who has had his request for speed deterrents in the village turned down is taking matters further.
David Greenland told Gainford and Langton Parish Council that speed-activated signs were needed at each entrance to the village including near North Terrace on the road from Ingleton. However, a report by parish clerk, Martin Clark, which was based on findings from a recent traffic survey, was presented to councillors last month.
This stated that “the rotation of speedvisors is more effective than the placing of permanent ones which over time begin to lack driver credibility.” Instead of Mr Greenland’s suggestion, councillors agreed to consider setting up a community Speedwatch scheme involving residents carrying out checks in person.
Mr Greenland attended this month’s meeting to express his frustration and asked that figures from the survey are made available publicly.
He said: “I asked for speed activated signs which the parish council have turned down. I am taking this to Durham County Council.
“I request that the full information of that survey is made public, especially the locations and the times that the survey was taken.”
The traffic survey was carried out over five days in June last year. Some 10 per cent of motorists exceeded the 30mph speed limit coming from Darlington and an average speed of 28mph was recorded.
Out of those travelling from Barnard Castle, 22 per cent were found to be speeding with most motorists travelling between 31mph and 35mph.
Mr Greenland added: “I don’t believe that anything has been exhausted regarding speeding in this village.
“The action plan, which is ten years old, said the parish council would actively address speeding in this village.
“You are looking at the action plan for 2018.
“What is the point? You have not finished the last one.”
