Decision details

The committee received a report that set out the findings from an initial meeting of the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership Inquiry Panel held on 10 December 2024 and certain suggested recommendations for the Committee to considered.

It was noted that paragraph 2 of the report mentioned a progress report on the recent review and transformation of the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership. The panel aimed to recommend certain actions and determine whether an Inquiry Day was needed to understand the changes and assess how it could add value to the new arrangements. It was requested that the progress report be circulated to the committee members.

It was also noted that the Terms of Reference of the Lancashire Road Safety Delivery Group, as set out in Appendix 'A' of the report, did not specify who attended from partner organisations. It was requested that information on attendees of the delivery group be provided to the committee. Additionally, it was requested that the minutes of the last meeting of the delivery group be shared with the committee.

Resolved: That

  i.  The findings and the options and proposals set out in the report be noted.

  ii.  The Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee agreed that an Inquiry Day was no longer required.

  iii.  The following suggested recommendations proposed by the Inquiry Panel be supported:

·  That the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport gives consideration to:

1)  From a Lancashire County Council perspective, reviewing the terms of reference for the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership Challenge Board and the Lancashire Road Safety Delivery Group after the first 12 months of operation to reaffirm the effectiveness of the new arrangements.

2)  Liaising with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire to:

a)  Consider asking the Police and Crime Panel for Lancashire to carry out a review on improving speed enforcement across Lancashire.

b)  Request that speeding concerns raised by county councillors are actioned as part of the enforcement regime.