At the Annual Village Meeting in May 2019, villagers were clear that their highest priority was the improvement of road safety with particular attention to speed reduction measures. Rather than concentrating on a single item / solution, it was proposed that an ambitious programme of improvements be developed that could be implemented as and when funding became available. Sources of funding were to be researched and improvements prioritised. A Highways Working Party - a sub-committee of the Parish Council - was formed under the Chairmanship of Councillor Peter Finch, assisted by Councillors Colin Rule and Phil Cutts,  and over the past year, much work has been carried out in developing relationships with Hampshire Highways, improving the reporting of highways defects to ensure rapid repairs and also researching longer term improvements.

Improving compliance with speed limits within the village is a very important road safety measure and to assist that, the Parish Council, with a grant support from our District Councillor Charles Louisson, have purchased a Speed Indicator Device (SID), which flashes the speed of any vehicle approaching above the speed limit, encouraging them to observe the limit.  The device will also collect data on traffic volumes and speeds which can be used to support other traffic initiatives.  In the picture, Councillor Finch is shown commissioning the SID on 25 June on Station Road.  The device will be moved to different locations within the village on a regular basis.