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Friday 2 Dec 6:30pm Public Meeting Orston Village Hall 6.30pm Friday December 2
Patrick Mercer MP called a Public Meeting to discuss the heavy traffic use of HGVs and speeding vehicles on the C3 road which runs from the A52 through Orston, Alverton, Kilverton and Staunton to Newark. Attending alongside Mr Mercer were Councillor Martin Suthers, Newark District Councillors, Highways and police. Mr Mercer said he had called the meeting in response to public demand and a series of issues coming across his desk.
The meeting was very well attended with approximately 90 people in the audience.
The Newark and District Highways representative advised that the weight limit for HGVs was out for consultation which finishes on December 15.
On the subject of speed restrictions, the police representative advised that enforcing speed limits is an issue – there are not enough police officers to enforce the restrictions.
Mr Mercer reiterated his support for the Southern relief road.
In conclusion Mr Mercer said that he would use parliamentary pressure to work alongside the councils to make progress, and that the panel would report back to the community on all actions taken. The panel’s report will be delivered at the next public meeting at the end of May 2012.
Eileen Harrison, chairman of Orston Parish Council said: “It has been a successful meeting and a great turn out with some very pertinent questions being put to the panel. It was a pity that our representative from Rushcliffe couldn’t join us – hopefully he will be at the next meeting. We do appreciate the supportive attitude demonstrated by the panel and look forward to their next report setting out the actions taken to fully address the concerns and requests voiced at the meeting.”
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