To receive an update re: Pedestrian/Road Safety The Proposed Pedestrian Crossing on Horncastle Road Councillors noted that County Cllr Bradwell hopes to provide an update at the next Meeting. The Reactive Speed Sign Councillors noted that the Reactive Speed Sign (RSS) was installed on the Lincoln Road (Inbound) on 3rd May and was removed on 17th May, although the battery had failed on 13th May a period of 10 days. The downloaded – data highlighted:- 81,111 vehicles were logged during the 10-day period between 3rd and 13th May (daily average of 8,111 vehicles) Peak volumes 10 11am and 4 5pm – – 85th Percentile Speed 32.3 mph Maximum Speed 75mph at 01.45 on Sunday 13th May Since its repair earlier in the year, the RSS had been displaying all speeds between 28 and 45 mph it has been adjusted to display all speeds between – 30 and 45 mph and this adjustment may have an effect on the life of the battery. Councillors asked for enquiries to be made about (a) the possibility of the sign being powered by solar panels and (b) the experiences of other local Councils. Councillors also noted that the RSS will be installed on the Horncastle Road (Outbound) on 7th June when the Passive Speed Signs will also be adjusted. ACTION The to enquire about (a) the possibility of the sign being powered by – solar panels and (b) the experiences of other local Councils. To receive an update re: The Cemetery New Cemetery Councillors noted that there had been a burial on 25th May and there is an interment planned later this month fees totalling £550 have been received and – The grass banked, was cut a further and strimmed cheque by of MKS £200 on is 31st due shortly. May and other than one grave, the New Cemetery is looking in good condition. Cllr Buxton-Rockley reported that the of the most recent burial was in a very poor condition and asked for the situation to be remedied as soon as possible. ACTION The Clerk to liaise with the relevant Funeral Director to improve the – condition of the grave. Old Cemetery
To receive an update re: Pedestrian/Road Safety The Proposed Pedestrian Crossing on Horncastle Road Councillors noted that County Cllr Bradwell hopes to provide an update at the next Meeting. The Reactive Speed Sign Councillors noted that the Reactive Speed Sign (RSS) was installed on the Lincoln Road (Inbound) on 3rd May and was removed on 17th May, although the battery had failed on 13th May – a period of 10 days. The downloaded data highlighted:- 81,111 vehicles were logged during the 10-day period between 3rd and 13th May (daily average of 8,111 vehicles) Peak volumes 10 – 11am and 4 – 5pm 85th Percentile Speed 32.3 mph Maximum Speed 75mph at 01.45 on Sunday 13th May Since its repair earlier in the year, the RSS had been displaying all speeds between 28 and 45 mph – it has been adjusted to display all speeds between 30 and 45 mph and this adjustment may have an effect on the life of the battery. Councillors asked for enquiries to be made about (a) the possibility of the sign being powered by solar panels and (b) the experiences of other local Councils. Councillors also noted that the RSS will be installed on the Horncastle Road (Outbound) on 7th June when the Passive Speed Signs will also be adjusted. ACTION – The to enquire about (a) the possibility of the sign being powered by solar panels and (b) the experiences of other local Councils. To receive an update re: The Cemetery New Cemetery Councillors noted that there had been a burial on 25th May and there is an interment planned later this month – fees totalling £550 have been received and banked, a further cheque of £200 is due shortly. The grass was cut and strimmed by MKS on 31st May and other than one grave, the New Cemetery is looking in good condition. Cllr Buxton-Rockley reported that the of the most recent burial was in a very poor condition and asked for the situation to be remedied as soon as possible. ACTION – The Clerk to liaise with the relevant Funeral Director to improve the condition of the grave. Old Cemetery
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