The South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday 12 March 2026 was set to discuss a petition regarding the speed limit on Jubilee Way and Cox Lane in Chessington. The committee was also scheduled to receive reports from the police and Transport for London (TfL).

Speed Limit Review for Jubilee Way and Cox Lane

A significant item on the agenda was a petition requesting a review of the speed limit on Jubilee Way and Cox Lane in Chessington, with a call to reinstate a 30mph limit. The report indicated that the council had received an e-petition signed by 105 people on 2 December 2025, which had run from 1 September 2025 to 1 December 2025.

The petitioners argued that Jubilee Way is a major road, not a residential street, and that the current 20mph limit is unnecessary and frustrating for drivers. They also stated that there are no schools nearby, making a higher speed limit more suitable. The petition suggested that the current limit causes congestion and frustration, and that a previous 30mph or 40mph limit was more appropriate. The report noted that the council has implemented a borough-wide 20mph speed limit as part of its commitment to Vision Zero, aiming to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on the network to zero by 2041. However, recent surveys in June 2025 indicated that the average speed on Jubilee Way remained significantly above the 20mph limit at 28.5mph, necessitating mitigation. The report outlined planned interventions including a humped zebra crossing and speed display indicators. The committee was asked to note the receipt of the petition and to agree that a further report be brought back to a future meeting for consideration following the implementation of these proposed schemes.

Police and TfL Updates

The committee was scheduled to receive an update from the police, with Police Sergeant Benjamin Storey expected to attend. Additionally, an update from Transport for London (TfL) was on the agenda.

Public Participation

The meeting included a period for public questions, allowing residents or representatives of organisations within the Borough to ask questions relevant to the committee's responsibilities. There was also a provision for receiving completed petitions, provided they had at least 20 signatures and notice of submission was given by 11 March 2026. The agenda also outlined the rules for public speaking on items during the meeting, noting that contributions could be allowed at the Chair's discretion, with prior notice usually required.

The committee members present were Councillor Lorraine Dunstone (Chair - South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee), Councillor Griseldis Kirsch, Councillor Afy Afilaka, Councillor Sue Ansari (Deputy Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames), Councillor Mark Beynon (Chair of Planning Committee), Councillor Helen Grocott, Councillor Andreas Kirsch (Leader of the Council & Portfolio Holder for Heritage and Culture and Co-Chair - Corporate and Resources Committee), and Councillor Sharukh Mirza.