A recommendation to leave the speed humps in Crossens
unchanged has been strongly attacked by Liberal Democrat councillor John Dodd.
Councillors at Southport Area Committee in May had
unanimously supported Cllr Dodd's proposals to remove speed cushions on Rufford
Road between Drewitt Crescent and North Road, and to reduce the height of the
remaining cushions.
The three Meols Ward councillors, Lib Dems John Dodd, David
Rimmer and Nigel Ashton have all expressed their shock and disappointment that
Sefton Council officers are trying to overturn the decision of the Area
Committee.
The final decision rests with the Labour Cabinet member for
Transportation, Councillor John Fairclough. But a report to Cllr Fairclough
from Council officers recommends leaving the controversial speed humps as they
are.
Cllr Dodd said "The decision of the Southport Area
Committee in May to my proposals was agreed by all the town's councillors, both
Lib Dem and Conservative. To say I am disappointed with this turn of events is
putting it mildly."
Cllr Dodd added "I have sent an e-mail to Cllr Fairclough,
appealing to him to disregard the Sefton officers report and uphold the
decision made at the Southport Area Committee, whose councillors represent the
people of Southport".
Cllr Nigel Ashton said "If the Cabinet member chooses
to dismiss the opinion of the residents of Crossens and surrounding areas, we
will call that decision in to Sefton Council's Scrutiny & Review
Committee."
