(a) Moved by Cllr Noon
Over the last 10 years we have seen a loss of confidence by many communities in the Police. In the retail sector, data released by the Co-op (July 27th 2023) revealed the highest ever level of retail crime.
This Council notes that due to Conservative government austerity 20.000 experience police officers were made redundant.
Council further notes that after accepting that this austerity measure was a massive error the Conservative government has reversed this policy. However, this is yet to have any significant impact on the level of retail crime in Southampton.
Southampton city Council stands with Unions and employers in calling on Hampshire police and Crime commissioner Donna Jones to act on improving retail workers’ protection in Southampton, by prioritising the response to and investigate all retail crime. This Council request that the Cabinet Member writes to the Police and Crime Commissioner and invites her as a matter of urgency to meet local unions and business representatives to discuss a plan of action on retail crime.”
(b) Moved by Councillor Blackman
Council notes the implementation of 20mph zones in residential areas across the city and the widespread support for them. Furthermore, Council agrees that the implementation of the remaining areas where 20mph zones have not yet been established should take place as soon as possible.
Similarly, Council notes the reduction of speed limits on a number of roads from 40mph to 30mph, including Bassett Avenue and Bassett Green Road, and the positive impact this has had.
However, residents regularly express serious concerns about speeding on residential roads and the lack of enforcement of speed limits. Residents are rightly concerned about the dangers posed by speeding vehicles and should be able to feel safe in going about their daily lives.
Council therefore calls for increased efforts to tackle the problem of speeding, including installation of more roundels on the road surface to remind motorists of the speed limits and more effective and permanent use of electronic signs.
Minutes:
(a) Councillor Noon moved and seconded by Councillor Greenhalgh
Over the last 10 years we have seen a loss of confidence by many communities in the Police. In the retail sector, data released by the Co-op (July 27th 2023) revealed the highest ever level of retail crime.
This Council notes that due to Conservative government austerity 20.000 experience police officers were made redundant.
Council further notes that after accepting that this austerity measure was a massive error the Conservative government has reversed this policy. However, this is yet to have any significant impact on the level of retail crime in Southampton.
Southampton city Council stands with Unions and employers in calling on Hampshire police and Crime commissioner Donna Jones to act on improving retail workers’ protection in Southampton, by prioritising the response to and investigate all retail crime. This Council request that the Cabinet Member writes to the Police and Crime Commissioner and invites her as a matter of urgency to meet local unions and business representatives to discuss a plan of action on retail crime.
UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE SUBSTANTIVE MOTION IN THE NAME OF COUNCILLOR NOON WAS DECLARED CARRIED
RESOLVED that the motion be approved.
NOTE: Councillors Greenhalgh and Whitbread declared pecuniary interests and remained at the meeting.
(b) Moved by Councillor Blackman and seconded by Councillor Wood
Council notes the implementation of 20mph zones in residential areas across the city and the widespread support for them. Furthermore, Council agrees that the implementation of the remaining areas where 20mph zones have not yet been established should take place as soon as possible.
Similarly, Council notes the reduction of speed limits on a number of roads from 40mph to 30mph, including Bassett Avenue and Bassett Green Road, and the positive impact this has had.
However, residents regularly express serious concerns about speeding on residential roads and the lack of enforcement of speed limits. Residents are rightly concerned about the dangers posed by speeding vehicles and should be able to feel safe in going about their daily lives.
Council therefore calls for increased efforts to tackle the problem of speeding, including installation of more roundels on the road surface to remind motorists of the speed limits and more effective and permanent use of electronic signs.
Amendment moved by Councillor Keogh and seconded by Councillor Blackman
Paragraph 4, delete “including” insert “by all partners and notes the work the Council’s Highways Team has already achieved through Safer Streets, zebra crossings and other traffic calming works and that it will work towards “
After “more” insert “enforcement cameras, build out island and “
After “surface” insert “where appropriate”
AMENDED MOTION TO READ
Council notes the implementation of 20mph zones in
residential areas across the city and the widespread support for
them. Furthermore, Council agrees that the implementation of the
remaining areas where 20mph zones have not yet been established
should take place as soon as possible.
Similarly, Council notes the reduction of speed limits on a number of roads from 40mph to 30mph, including Bassett Avenue and Bassett Green Road, and the positive impact this has had.
However, residents regularly express serious concerns about speeding on residential roads and the lack of enforcement of speed limits. Residents are rightly concerned about the dangers posed by speeding vehicles and should be able to feel safe in going about their daily lives.
Council therefore calls for increased efforts to tackle the problem of speeding by all partners and notes the work the Council’s Highways Team has already achieved through Safer Streets, zebra crossings and other traffic calming works and that it will work towards installation of more enforcement cameras, build out islands and roundels on the road surface where appropriate to remind motorists of the speed limits and more effective and permanent use of electronic signs.
UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE AMENDMENT IN THE NAME OF COUNCILLOR KEOGH WAS DECLARED CARRIED
RESOLVED that the amended motion be approved.