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Road Safety Audit on Derby Road with Thames Valley Police,
Monday 27 March 2023 - 3.30 pm
The DRFA Committee have arranged a road safety audit by the Traffic Management Officer from Thames Valley Police on Monday 27 March at 3.30 pm. The Officer will be walking down the length of the road with the aim of advising the Committee on the following points:
1. Reviewing the current layout and function of the road, including current signage.
2. Identifying any current issues or hazards.
3. Advising on new safety schemes and/or signage.
This will help to inform future Committee decisions in these areas. The findings of the Officer's report will be presented at the next AGM.
As Ellesmere Close and Moss Close are public adopted roads, Caversham Ward Councillors will also be in attendance.
Residents who are interested in finding out more about this are very welcome to come along on the day.
Gully/drains cleaning on Derby Road Monday 6 February 2023 c. 9am-1pm
On Monday 6th February, the annual gullies/drains cleaning along Derby Road will be taking place.
Reading Borough Council have advised that their vehicle will be working along the road between 9am and 1pm.
We would be very grateful if anyone parking on Derby Road could move their vehicle during these hours so that this work can be carried out.
Any queries on this, please contact [email protected]
With thanks
The DRFA Committee
Update on CityFibre works on Derby Road - 16 December 2022
Following the recent work by CityFibre on Derby Road, the chair of the DRFA Committee has been in contact with them and has received the following reply from their City Build Manager:
Email from CityFibre
Firstly, I wish to apologise on behalf of Cityfibre on the miscommunication that has occurred during our time in Derby road. This was due to our misunderstanding that Grosvenor Road and Derby Road were under the same management.
Our systems have now been updated to reflect the correct situation.
You advised that the two side roads off of Derby Road, Field View and Michaels Chase are under different management. I undertook to ensure that we have the correct details.
We pride ourselves on collaboration and putting the residents first, so we apologise that the experience has not met expectations.
All barriers and equipment will be removed by 19/12.
We will be looking to commence back works, week commencing the 4/01/23. (Field View)
Cityfibre and our Build partner have a legal obligation to make all work done, in line with Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (UK) specification. Meaning we have a duty of care to ensure all works are safe and made good.
There is a 2 year guarantee period for any works that is completed by Cityfibre. If for any reason, we have to come back before the 2 years, the 2 year Guarantee will start again from the moment we put a spade in the ground.
We will reseed verges in two stages.
We will walk Derby Road with you on the 22nd December for inspection and sign off.
Once the area is made live to customers, a newsletter will be sent to residents, asking if they would like to sign up to the service.
Current Live date is May 2023.
September 2021
The full report on the lawful and legal control of theuse of Derby Road by the DRFA Committee can be viewed here.
Summary of the report on the lawful and legal control of the use of Derby Road by the DRFA Committee can be viewed here.
Monday 27 March 2023 - 3.30 pm
The DRFA Committee have arranged a road safety audit by the Traffic Management Officer from Thames Valley Police on Monday 27 March at 3.30 pm. The Officer will be walking down the length of the road with the aim of advising the Committee on the following points:
1. Reviewing the current layout and function of the road, including current signage.
2. Identifying any current issues or hazards.
3. Advising on new safety schemes and/or signage.
This will help to inform future Committee decisions in these areas. The findings of the Officer's report will be presented at the next AGM.
As Ellesmere Close and Moss Close are public adopted roads, Caversham Ward Councillors will also be in attendance.
Residents who are interested in finding out more about this are very welcome to come along on the day.
Gully/drains cleaning on Derby Road Monday 6 February 2023 c. 9am-1pm
On Monday 6th February, the annual gullies/drains cleaning along Derby Road will be taking place.
Reading Borough Council have advised that their vehicle will be working along the road between 9am and 1pm.
We would be very grateful if anyone parking on Derby Road could move their vehicle during these hours so that this work can be carried out.
Any queries on this, please contact [email protected]
With thanks
The DRFA Committee
Update on CityFibre works on Derby Road - 16 December 2022
Following the recent work by CityFibre on Derby Road, the chair of the DRFA Committee has been in contact with them and has received the following reply from their City Build Manager:
Email from CityFibre
Firstly, I wish to apologise on behalf of Cityfibre on the miscommunication that has occurred during our time in Derby road. This was due to our misunderstanding that Grosvenor Road and Derby Road were under the same management.
Our systems have now been updated to reflect the correct situation.
You advised that the two side roads off of Derby Road, Field View and Michaels Chase are under different management. I undertook to ensure that we have the correct details.
We pride ourselves on collaboration and putting the residents first, so we apologise that the experience has not met expectations.
All barriers and equipment will be removed by 19/12.
We will be looking to commence back works, week commencing the 4/01/23. (Field View)
Cityfibre and our Build partner have a legal obligation to make all work done, in line with Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (UK) specification. Meaning we have a duty of care to ensure all works are safe and made good.
There is a 2 year guarantee period for any works that is completed by Cityfibre. If for any reason, we have to come back before the 2 years, the 2 year Guarantee will start again from the moment we put a spade in the ground.
We will reseed verges in two stages.
We will walk Derby Road with you on the 22nd December for inspection and sign off.
Once the area is made live to customers, a newsletter will be sent to residents, asking if they would like to sign up to the service.
Current Live date is May 2023.
September 2021
The full report on the lawful and legal control of theuse of Derby Road by the DRFA Committee can be viewed here.
Summary of the report on the lawful and legal control of the use of Derby Road by the DRFA Committee can be viewed here.
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