Local services for Chessington, Tolworth, Hook.
The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee set aside 30 minutes for local residents and organisations to ask questions about matters relevant to the committee. Questions don't need advance notice but it helps get better answers.
Transport for London (TfL) updated councillors on local transport issues. They're planning to reduce speed limits from 30mph to 20mph on six roads including Hook Rise and Tolworth Rise, possibly bringing this forward from 2027 to 2025. They're also investigating parking problems around the new Signal Park development.
The committee received a petition asking the council to change the speed limit on Jubilee Way in Chessington back to 30mph from whatever it currently is.
The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee was introduced to Police Sergeant Benjamin Storey. This was an introduction meeting with no formal decisions made.
The committee set out rules for residents to submit petitions about local issues. Petitions need at least 20 signatures and must be sent to the council by the day before the meeting.