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Petitions received 2025/26

 
Answer:

Date received: 1 April 2025
Signatures received: 2508
Name of petitioner: Rachel Stackhouse

Petition is complete. As the petition has met the 2500 signature threshold for senior officer evidence, it will now be presented to the Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee. This is currently scheduled for the 25th September 2025.

Once published, the agenda and relevant papers for the meeting, along with the live broadcast will be available on our modern.gov webpages.

Answer:

Date received: 15 May 2025
Signatures received: 131 
Name of petitioner: Hannah Weaver

Petition Response:

Dear Hannah,

Further to the receipt of your petition regarding Call for a meeting of SCC for the continued operation of the Samuel Johnson Maternity Unit, please see below the response:

The Freestanding Midwifery Birthing Units and the public consultation organised by the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board were considered by the Health & Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee last year on 29 July 2024. Councillor Matthew Wallens also asked the question at the last Full Council meeting. The response from the Cabinet Member for Health and Care was:

‘’ I have passed the concerns of Lichfield residents on to the Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which has the power to review and scrutinise matters relating to the planning, provision and operation of NHS services in Staffordshire, and which is considering proposals for closure of the maternity unit at Samuel Johnson Community Hospital.

The Committee may consider making a request to the Secretary of State that the proposals are “called in” for further consideration by the Department of Health and Social Care.’’

Following this, the public consultation was again considered by the Health & Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee this year on 30 June 2025.

It is now a matter for Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent ICB to consider the outcome of their consultation before making a decision as to the future of the Freestanding Midwifery Birthing Units, therefore we have closed the petition our end and refer you to the ICB for further assistance.

Thank you,

Jo

Member & Democratic Services Support Officer

Answer:

Date received: 17 June 2025
Signatures received: 26
Name of petitioners: Mr Kelly and Mr Watson

Dear Mr Kelly

I am so sorry for the delay in responding directly to your recent correspondence requesting a short section of Fazeley Road is turned into a one-way route. The delay is because of extremely significant workloads my team and I are presently dealing with. I note your correspondence contained signatures of support from neighbouring residents also, which I am grateful to you for including. I am contacting you on the understanding that you act as spokesperson for the immediate community on this issue, though please feel free to forward my email to your neighbours if necessary.

A number of enquiries have been made through Staffordshire County Council’s dedicated ‘Report It’ system, thank you for doing this as it is really is the most appropriate and efficient way of raising highway concerns with Staffordshire County Council. You will likely be aware already that responses to several enquiries have now been provided through our digital portal, with your enquiry reference (4443707) being included in those responses. I hope the answers provided are self-explanatory in terms of our next steps, but if you should have any further queries, please feel free to contact me directly.

In the meantime details of how we use objective data to make informed decisions about road safety improvements, as well as information on how these are funded, are available on our website Further answers to frequently asked questions are also available here: Traffic calming - Staffordshire County Council

A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is the legal framework and process that allows the County Council to restrict the movement or speed of traffic for example, and also enables those changes to be legally enforceable. The process of creating a new or even amending an existing order is complex however, It can take several months to complete an order as they require many stages of public and statutory consultation and because of the extensive work involved the costs can be very significant.

Due to the cost there are limits on the number of TROs the Council can implement each financial year. The majority of requests for restrictions are recorded on the Divisional Highway Programme for the local County Councillor, who may consider the matter to be a Local Community Priority and who may fund further investigation.

I hope the above is of assistance.

Kind regards

Garry Hunt

Community Highways Manager 

Answer:

Date received: 26 June 2025
Signatures received: 182
Name of petitioners: Submitted by the Office of Rt. Hon. Sir Gavin Williamson CBE MP (on behalf of constituents)

RECEIPT OF PETITION – Ongoing closure of Adie’s Alley, Stone

I refer to the petition regarding the ongoing closure of Adie’s Alley, Stone. I can advise you that receipt of the petition will be reported to County Councillor Jill Hood.

Staffordshire County Council as the Highway Authority is responsible for the safety of the travelling public on all roads and footways that are maintainable at public expense within Staffordshire. 

Due to the situation of the dangerous structure within Adie’s Alley the decision was made to close off the Alley for safety reasons.

Stafford Borough Council are the building control authority and it is their responsibility to ensure building owners make dangerous structures safe.  SCC has a duty of care to the highway and its users and therefore the closure of Adie’s Alley will remain in place for the protection of highway users until the dangerous structure is made safe.

For further updates on this matter, we kindly refer you to contact building control at Stafford Borough Council. More information about building control at Stafford Borough Council can be found on their website - https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/building-control

Thank you for your petition and for bringing this matter to our attention.

Yours sincerely

Richard Rayson

Community Highways Manager

Answer:

Date received: 22 July 2025
Signatures received: 66
Name of petition organiser: Ian Jones

Dear Ian Jones,

I refer to the petition, signed by local residents regarding the Cannock wood road speed limit review. I can confirm that the petition will be reported to County Councillor Rhys Mandry.

The Council is aware of the incident that occurred in Cannock Wood on 18th July this year.

We will however discuss this site further with County Councillor Rhys Mandry at his next Divisional Highway Programme (DHP) meeting.

Should the issue raised in the petition be identified as a Local Community Priority, the Councillor may allocate funding for further investigation—such as accident analysis or traffic surveys—subject to its prioritisation over other comparable highway concerns within the division.

Road safety schemes are prioritised countywide based on accident data, and funding is directed to sites with the greatest proven need, typically where there is a clear pattern of incidents.

Thank you once again for your petition and for bringing this matter to our attention.

Yours sincerely,

Mark Keeling

Community Highways Manager

Answer:

Date received: 11 August 2025
Signatures received: 133
Name of petition organiser: Lee Thomas Smith

Response to Road Safety Petition – Tixall to Great Haywood

Dear Mr Smith,

Thank you for submitting the petition regarding road safety concerns along the Tixall–Ingestre–Great Haywood route. I appreciate the time and effort you and the 133 signatories have invested in compiling detailed evidence and community feedback.

Staffordshire County Council takes road safety very seriously. Our approach is guided by objective data, including traffic speeds, volumes, and collision records involving personal injury. This data helps us identify patterns and prioritise locations for intervention, ensuring that resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact.

We work closely with the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP), which delivers initiatives across education, enforcement, and community engagement. These efforts have contributed to a significant reduction in injury-related collisions across the county.

You can find more information about how we manage road safety and report concerns on our website:

I will be discussing this location and the concerns raised with your local County Councillor Andrew Mynors as part of his Divisional Highway Programme (DHP). In the meantime, Councillor Mynors has already asked my team to review current data for the location, including any available traffic and collision records, to inform any potential next steps. He has also committed to using his local DHP fund to support further formal traffic counts where appropriate.

I hope the above provides reassurance that your concerns are being taken seriously.

Kind regards

Garry Hunt
Community Highways Manager – Lichfield & Tamworth
Staffordshire County Council

Answer:

Date received: 19 August 2025
Signatures received: 10
Name of petition organiser: Tim

RECEIPT OF PETITION – Change of use of unused Taxi rank on Salter Street, Stafford

I refer to the petition regarding the change of use of the unused taxi rank to 30-minute short stay parking on Salter Street, Stafford. I can advise you that receipt of the petition will be reported to County Councillor Paul Williams.

This change would constitute changing the existing Traffic Regulation Order [TRO] already in place.  A traffic regulation order is a legal document that restricts or prohibits the use of the highway network, established under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.  TROs are used by local councils to manage traffic flow, implement speed limits, and enforce parking restrictions, ensuring safety and accessibility for all road users.  TROs can cost thousands of pounds and involve several months of planning owing to statutory and public consultation that must be carried out.  

Staffordshire County Council receives many requests from communities for improvements to the local highway network. The Divisional Highway Programme (DHP) empowers our elected County Councillors to address local highway concerns directly.  

Each Councillor is given a small annual budget to investigate community requests that might not meet the usual criteria for intervention. Councillors meet twice a year with the local Community Highways Team to prioritise local issues for further investigation or action.  

However, due to many competing demands and the limited number of issues we can prioritise each year, lower-priority requests may take some time to progress. Additionally, even if an issue is prioritised for investigation, it does not guarantee that a scheme will be implemented. 

Whilst we are unable to confirm if or when an issue will be prioritised, please be assured that your petition will be discussed at Councillor Williams’ next meeting.  

Thank you for your petition and for bringing this matter to our attention.

Yours sincerely,

Richard Rayson

Community Highways Manager

Answer:

Date received: 11 September 2025
Signatures received: 185
Name of petition organiser: Jeanette Whyte

Petition response:

I am writing in response to your petition regarding the request for access to be maintained to residential properties and businesses within the planned roadworks on the A34 Lichfield Road between Queensville and Riverway.

As communicated with our Senior Engineer, Sean Geraghty, revisions were made to the traffic management arrangements to allow access on 9th July 2025. These changes will continue to be monitored by the operatives on site to ensure the revised setup remains safe. Should any safety concerns arise, the traffic management will be reassessed accordingly.

We trust that the above confirms the agreement for access for the duration of works.

Kind regards,

Cheryl Larvin 

Community Highways Assistant Manager

Answer:

Date received: 11 September 2025
Signatures received: N/A
Name of petition organiser: Matthew Ryder

This epetition was rejected on 15/09/2025 because it is something in which the County Council has no direct control.

 

Answer:

Petition response:

Thank you for your petition regarding a request to reduce the speed limit along Hilderstone Road.

The Community Highways Team and the local County Councillor are aware of the concerns raised and have met to discuss the concerns on Hilderstone road. In recognition of these, the Member has already allocated their Divisional Highways Programme (DHP) funding to commission a feasibility for this section of road.

This study will assess the current road environment, traffic speeds and collision history, and determine whether any changes to the existing speed limit or other measures would be appropriate and in line with national and local policy. Once the study has been completed, we will share the outcomes and recommendations of the feasibility with Cllr Bagguley and agree an appropriate way forward, which will be shared with the Parish Council.

We appreciate the community’s continued engagement, and the feasibility study will be managed through the County Councillor’s DHP allocation, and any updates or outcomes will be shared via the local Member once available.

Kind regards,

Richard RaysonI.Eng, FIHE

Community Highway Manager

 

Answer:

Date received: 25 September 2025
Signatures received: Active
Name of petition organiser: Victoria Wilson

Petition currently Active.  To sign this petition click on our modern.gov webpages.

Answer:

Date received: 14 October 2025
Signatures received: 4,653
Name of petition organiser: Councillor Jeremy Pert

Petition is complete.  As the petition has met the 2500 signature threshold for senior officer evidence, it will now be presented to the Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee.  This is currently scheduled for the 20th November 2025.

Once published, the agenda and relevant papers for the meeting, along with the live broadcoast will be available on our modern.gov webpages.

Answer:

Date received: 14 October 2025
Signatures received: 18
Name of petition organiser: Jenny Proctor

RECEIPT OF PETITION – Stop Traffic Chaos on Eton Road

I refer to the petition entitled ‘Stop Traffic Chaos on Eton Road’. I can advise you that receipt of the petition will be reported to County Councillor Michael Carver.

We are aware of requests to make Eton Road one way. To consider this as a potential option for Eton Road, variations in traffic patterns, impact on neighbouring roads that may already have one way restrictions, impact on residents who will need to access their properties would all need to be considered and consulted on. One-way systems may also increase traffic speeds.

To change a road to one-way would also require a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). A TRO is the legal framework that allows restrictions to be enforced. The costs of a one way in Eton Road and potential alterations to other streets may be financially expensive to deliver and would only provide limited benefit that may not be proportional to the cost.

With the above noted, we will raise the matter for discussion with the County Councillor for discussion at their next meeting.

We receive many requests from communities for improvements to the local highway network. The Divisional Highway Programme (DHP) empowers our elected County Councillors to address local highway concerns directly.

Each Councillor is given a small annual budget to investigate community requests that might not meet the usual criteria for intervention. Councillors meet twice a year with the local Community Highways Team to prioritise local issues for further investigation or action.

However, due to many competing demands and the limited number of issues we can prioritise each year, lower-priority requests may take some time to progress. Additionally, even if an issue is prioritised for investigation, it does not guarantee that a scheme will be implemented.

Whilst we are unable to confirm if or when an issue will be prioritised, please be assured that your concerns will be discussed at the next meeting.

Thank you for your petition and for bringing this matter to our attention.

Yours sincerely

Richard Rayson

Community Highways Manager

Answer:

Date received: 27 November 2025
Signatures received: 53
Name of petition organiser: Jenny Proctor

Dear Horninglow and Eton Parish Council/Residents of Belvoir Close, Burton

RECEIPT OF PETITION – Parking issues on Belvoir Close, Burton

I refer to the petition regarding the problems experienced with parking on Belvoir Close, Burton. I can advise you that receipt of the petition will be reported to County Councillor Barry Martin.

We recognise that school related parking can create pressures on communities, but we also understand that there will always be some parents that need to park within a reasonable distance from schools. This is a complex topic and not one that is easily resolved.

Occasionally Head Teachers may write to parents reminding them to park responsibly, so it is always worth voicing concerns through discussion with the school. The public highway here does feature some protection from parking by way of timed restrictions which are backed by a Traffic Regulation Order; the legal framework that allows the road markings to be enforced.

We are not aware of any other local reports concerning parking in this location and as it appears to be a transient issue, occurring usually at school drop-off and pick-up times, the existing restrictions appear to be sufficient but perhaps would benefit from a period of greater enforcement presence, if resources permit. This could help to deter those drivers who are choosing to ignore the existing parking restrictions.

We do offer a reporting tool for members of the public to report problem parking via the parking and enforcement pages on our website at www.staffordshire.gov.uk  I would encourage you to read through the information provided and submit further details via the online tools so that our Clear Streets team, which coordinates Civil Enforcement in Staffordshire, can give further consideration to the issue.

Staffordshire County Council receives many requests from communities for improvements to the local highway network. The Divisional Highway Programme (DHP) empowers our elected County Councillors to address local highway concerns directly.  

Each Councillor is given a small annual budget to investigate community requests that might not meet the usual criteria for intervention. Councillors meet twice a year with the local Community Highways Team to prioritise local issues for further investigation or action.  

However, due to many competing demands and the limited number of issues we can prioritise each year, lower-priority requests may take some time to progress. Additionally, even if an issue is prioritised for investigation, it does not guarantee that a scheme will be implemented. 

Whilst we are unable to confirm if or when an issue will be prioritised, please be assured that your petition will be discussed at Councillor Martins’ next meeting.  

Thank you for your petition and for bringing this matter to our attention.

Yours sincerely,

Richard Rayson

Community Highways Manager

 

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