Good news for Deal: it stands to become a safer, healthier,
quieter, richer and more pleasant town!
The Town Council recently passed a Resolution for 20mph
limits to be introduced in our residential and commercial districts. Last
January, the Department for Transport issued advice saying that if a town wants
a 20mph norm, than it should have it. Historically, KCC, whose approval is now
necessary, has been rather stick-in-the-mud, but the recent elections may well
have changed its attitude fundamentally…
It comes down to this: momentum is on the side of a change
for the better for Deal; but in a democracy, a powerful show of popular support
is often crucial.
The arguments for 20mph in most areas of Deal have been set
out in this newspaper. We now have letters and leaflets, summarising the
powerful case in favour, based upon solid evidence, which can be traced through
the sources we refer to.
Above all, please sign the petitions on our
web site!
We need the support of as many people as possible, and so we
are mounting a campaign. Would you consider giving an hour or two of your time
to put leaflets through letterboxes? Are you a business and would like a poster
for your window: perhaps you can make a small donation to pay for printing
leaflets?
Research shows that in most towns 71% of residents want
20mph. Please consider taking positive action to make the necessary change, and
write to me at our website below.
Alan Gleave
