Speed Reduction Plan for Drighlington

An additional speed indication device has been introduced onto Whitehall Road in Drighlington as part of a programme to reduce speed by motorists leaving and entering the village. The speed indication device, called a SID, gives drivers a warning if they are breaching the speed limit but also confirms their speed if they are driving at or under 30mph.

 Cllr Bob Gettings, who found the funding for the additional device said “We have had significant concerns about the speed vehicles are travelling on the Whitehall Road – especially when they are leaving Drighlington or are travelling towards the village from Leeds – and these devices have shown to reduce the overall speed vehicles travel at. They also collect data on speeding issues which could provide evidence to lobby Central Government for permanent solutions – such as permanent safety cameras.”

 Several SID devices are operating across the Morley area including in Gildersome, Glen Road and on Scatcherd Lane.

 Cllr Gettings said “We need a permanent solution for Whitehall Road and that means permanent safety cameras. We will continue to lobby for their introduction in Drighlington using the evidence will can collect from the SID devices. Speeding by motorists on Churwell Hill has been substantially reduced because of safety cameras and we believe this will have the same impact in Drighlington.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Churwell Park News

New play equipment in Churwell Park

New play equipment in Churwell Park has been shown with a new picture taken by Cllr Robert Finnigan. The new equipment – for younger children – follows a short campaign by Ward and Town Councillors to extend the recent refurbished children’s playground at the park.

 Cllr Finnigan said “I am grateful for the work of the Parks Department and the support from Churwell Action Group and Churwell Town Councillors. This new play equipment is what residents with children have been asking for over several months and I am glad we are able to deliver a great scheme reasonably quickly.”

 The new equipment will be open for full use as soon as the new fencing has been put in place.

Churwell Woodland Adventure

The Mayor of Morley, Cllr Robert Finnigan, attended the Churwell Woodland Adventure on Sunday along with the Mayoress, Lisa Finnigan, Deputy Mayor Cllr Roger Bell and Deputy Mayoress Christine Bell. The event, run by Churwell Environmental Volunteers, showcased the work the group had undertaking with delivering a woodlands railway along with other improvements to Clark Spring Woods in Churwell.

 Cllr Robert Finnigan said “It was an excellent event and the weather was delightful. The work the Environmental Volunteers have undertaken; the woodland railway, the dipping pond along with improvements to the footpaths and signage, is a tribute to their commitment to their local community. The Woods, often overlooked in the past, is now a thriving place of interest for local people, both young and old. It is an excellent community asset!”

 Residents were treated to trips on the miniature railway, an exploration theme at the dipping pond along with raffles, cake stalls and tombola’s.

 Cllr Roger Bell said “It was a privilege and a pleasure to attend. The Volunteers work hard all year round, with the support of their local community, to deliver a work programme that have transformed the Woods to a particularly special location.”