The Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth Decisions meeting on Tuesday 27 October 2026 discussed three petitions concerning road safety and traffic issues in Addlestone and Oxshott. Discussions were held regarding the potential implementation of a school street scheme in Addlestone and measures to address traffic calming in Oxshott.

Petition: Speed Camera and Signage Needed on Brighton Road, Addlestone

Emma Field presented a petition on behalf of residents of Brighton Road, Addlestone, calling for measures to prevent speeding. The petition highlighted significant numbers of vehicles exceeding the speed limit, with residents reporting car racing meets and motorbikes travelling at high speeds. Ms Field also detailed issues with HGVs being diverted through the road, causing damage to properties and significant noise and pollution.

Duncan Knox, Road Safety and Sustainable School Travel Manager, acknowledged the concerns but stated that current speed data did not indicate a level of speeding or casualty rate that would prioritise the installation of speed cameras or traffic calming measures. He noted that anti-social driving and racing are matters for Surrey Police to address. Mr Knox added that an HGV survey would be conducted in the area, and a wider 20mph speed limit consideration would be recommended.

Petition: Protect Oxshott from the A244

Ian Dilks, representing FEDORA (The Voice for Oxshott), presented a petition requesting measures to mitigate the impact of heavy traffic on the A244 through Oxshott. The petition highlighted issues with speeding, excessive overnight HGV movements, and the lack of continuous footpaths, which create safety risks for pedestrians, particularly schoolchildren.

Duncan Knox stated that an ANPR camera would be installed on Copsem Lane to enforce the overnight HGV restriction, expected to be operational by February-March 2027. He also noted that the section of the A244 between Wren's Hill and Danes Hill had been added to the list for potential resurfacing in future years, subject to funding from the new East Surrey Unitary Authority. Highway improvements, including new footways and a signalised pedestrian crossing, are to be implemented as a condition of the planning consent for the Clouds Hill Farm housing development. Regarding speed cameras, Mr Knox explained that they are prioritised for collision hotspots and that current speed data for the A244 did not meet the criteria for new installations.

Councillor Andy Burton, the divisional councillor for the area, expressed his full support for the petition and suggested strategic considerations such as ULES expansion or a daytime HGV ban to address the overall volume of traffic. Councillor David Lewis also supported the petition, advocating for a second ANPR camera and a feasibility study for extending the footpath.

Councillor Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth, explained that due to budget commitments, further immediate action on footways would be a recommendation to the new Unitary Authority. He also stated that the impact of the single ANPR camera would be assessed before considering a second.

Petition: School Lane, Addlestone School Street Scheme

The final petition, submitted by Brad Dowson, requested the implementation of a School Street scheme on School Lane, Addlestone, to improve safety for children and reduce traffic impact. The petition cited issues with congestion, dangerous driving, illegal parking, and noise during school drop-off and pick-up times.

The Cabinet Member's response indicated that the site had been investigated in September 2025, resulting in recommendations for a 20mph speed limit and a School Street scheme. Officers will proceed with feasibility work for a School Street during the current financial year, with community engagement planned for the next financial year, subject to funding confirmation by the new West Surrey Unitary Authority. In the interim, proposals for School Keep Clear yellow zig-zag markings and bollards on wider footways will be implemented during the current financial year.