MP urges action over village speeders
Drivers are racing through a South Staffordshire village at almost double the speed limit putting lives at risk, according to a concerned MP who is calling for action to slow them down.
Gavin Williamson said he had been contacted by residents complaining that motorists are regularly abusing the 30mph limit in White Hill in Kinver.
The South Staffordshire MP has asked Staffordshire County Council to take action amid fears someone could get killed or seriously injured on the road, part of which has no footpath.
Mr Williamson said he wants the council to look into what can be done to make motorists more aware of the current speed limit and deter them from speeding. Council bosses have said they will arrange for mobile speed enforcement in the area and continue to monitor traffic.
Mr Williamson said: "The safety of local residents and their families must be our first priority and I am urging the council to take immediate action to address the speed of traffic on this road.
"The road is situated in a residential area where there are many young
children around with a portion of the road without a footpath.
"It is extremely important that traffic calming measures are put in place. "We cannot put a cost on the safety of local residents and drivers, whose lives are put at risk by speeding by careless drivers on this road.
"I will continue to push for a resolution on this matter until sufficient measures are put in place to ensure that cars keep within the designated speed limit. Residents shouldn't have to fear for their safety when walking along the road. Action needs to be taken to safeguard local people, before it is too late."
Former parish councillor Margaret Rogers said she was aware of speeding cars being a problem in the Potters Cross area of the village, particularly near the two schools - Brindley Heath Junior and Kinver High.
"There was talk of putting a 20mph limit by the schools which I think would be a good idea," she added.
Mark Deaville, the county council's cabinet support member for highways and transport, said: "We always welcome feedback from local communities and their representatives where there are concerns about road safety. White Hill is already a mobile speed enforcement site and we will arrange for further visits in response to these concerns. We will also continue to monitor traffic in the area to see if anything more needs to be done."
