P-06-1319 Provide a pedestrian crossing on A4042 at Goytre Arms crossroads and reduce the speed limit to 20mph, Correspondence – Petitioner to Committee, 28.06.23

I note the comments from Lee Waters to Jack Sargent. I also note in separate correspondence from Lee Waters, that a light controlled crossing for the Goytre Arms crossroads is in the future work programme and I sincerely hope this work will be carried out in 24/25.

It is also encouraging to note that a crossing on the A4042 Llanover  is also now being reconsidered. As residents pointed out to me only this week: ‘There may only be a handful of houses on the southbound side but we all have to cross back over when we return from Abergavenny.’ A crossing here would be greatly appreciated.

Drop kerbs continue to be an issue for mobility users and a more urgent approach to fixing this would be appreciated.

As regards the Stagecoach X3 service, I feel confident usage will increase once residents at both locations feel safe to cross the road.

I am hoping that the petitions committee will now turn their attention to the speed limit at the Goytre Arms. I will remind you that our Primary School, Community Centre, Village Hall and the Hospital at Aderyn are all within 100 metres of the crossroads.

I believe precedent has already been set on the A40 in Abergavenny and ask again that the speed limit here be reduced to 20mph. The remainder of the village will be 20mph from September as planned and I am raising awareness of the change amongst villagers in both Penperlleni and Llanover. Responses are largely positive.

Villagers continue to run their Go safe campaign. Speeders are being reported and overall there has been positive effect on slowing traffic down.

I am continuing to raise the profile for including us in the active travel network with MCC.

As regards the rail network and future plans. There is growing momentum from villagers who have set up a petition to ‘Reopen the station at Nant-y-Derry’ which is currently live. Indications seem to suggest that the 250 vote mark is likely to be reached. I think it is time to bring this conversation forward in Welsh and UK government.

I look forward to watching on 3^rd July.

Best Wishes,

Jan Butler