PUBLIC CONSULTATION - PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ON MARKET PLACE

Proposal: Installation of a raised table crossing on Market Place, Kirkbymoorside.

Closing date: 31 October 2023

In response to requests made by residents at this year's annual town meeting the Town Council has been liaising with the Highways Authority (North Yorkshire Council) to determine the feasibility of installing a safe crossing place on Market Place in the town centre.

The Highways Authority has determined that it would be possible to consider a “raised table crossing”, which would slow traffic and provide a designated safe pedestrian crossing point.

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The only location that has been identified by North Yorkshire Council Highways Authority as suitable for a raised table crossing is from 25 to 26 Market Place, i.e. crossing from the west side of Market Place, outside 'Love My Hair' to 'Age UK' on the east side of Market Place.

North Yorkshire Council have confirmed that whilst it has no budget provision for projects of this nature the Town Council can pursue this initiative at its own expense.

The project processes, before construction, would involve:

• Site investigation
• Road Safety Audit
• Design - amendments to road drainage would likely be required
• Formal Consultation with members of the public, Emergency Services, Bus Companies etc.
• Legal Order

Initially, the only element the Town Council would need to pay for would be the cost of the Road Safety Audit which would be approximately £1,500. The Road Safety Audit is necessary to determine if a raised table should be implemented and that the project is feasible, in which case works would progress to Design and this will determine the construction costs. There is a possibility that the determination of the Road Safety Audit does not support implementation of a raised table, in which case the £1,500 would have been spent without reward.

In the first instance, the Town Council would like to invite views on whether a raised table crossing, from 25 to 26 Market Place would be supported by the community and a worthwhile investment by the Town Council.

Please submit your views by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., by post to Kirkbymoorside Town Council, Church House, 7 High Market Place, Kirkbymoorside, YO62 6AT or provide your feedback at the library by 31 October 2023.

Your views are important. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Kirkbymoorside Town Council.

20's Plenty in Kirkbymoorside Town Centre

Extension to 20mph speed limit approved by North Yorkshire Council Highways Authority 

In 2020 a 20mph speed restriction was implemented on Westfields from the A170 junction outside Kirkbymoorside Primary School to West End and Tinley Garth. This was as a result of the Town Council’s application to North Yorkshire Council (the Highways Authority), in response to concerns voiced by members of the community about speeding traffic and the safety of pedestrians and motorists alike.

Last year the Town Council again contacted North Yorkshire Council to request an extension of the 20mph speed restricted zone in the town centre to include the full length of Piercy End from the A170 roundabout, onto Market Place and High Market Place. All due process has now been completed and the Town Council is delighted to report that its application has been approved. The Traffic Regulation Order will come into effect on the 2nd of October and will also apply to Church Street, Crown Square and Rivis Square.

It is hoped that this reduced speed limit in the town centre will have a positive impact on traffic and enhance pedestrian safety. The Town Council has also asked for a 20mph speed restriction elsewhere in the town, including on Howe End, Old Road and Gillamoor Road in Kirkbymoorside and Village Street in Keldholme but North Yorkshire Council have not been able to progress these applications.

Ryedale Community Grants available from North Yorkshire Council

Funding is available to any community-based organisation or group, for projects that make a positive impact on community owned or managed facilities and activities in Ryedale.

What can you apply for? Applications will be considered for projects that make a positive contribution to at least one of North Yorkshire Council's stated aims.

You can apply for up to £5000, although the maximum grant will be capped at 25% of your project costs. Projects under £1000 are eligible for 100% of grant funding. The amount of grant being requested must be clearly stated on the application form.

Applying for a grant Application forms are available via www.northyorks.gov.uk. All applications will be appraised by North Yorkshire Council officers. The relevant ward councillor will also be consulted. The Councillor for Kirkbymoorside ward is Cllr Greg White.

Application and funding dates The next round for applications opened on 18 September 2023 and will close on 27 October 2023. A decision will be made on 1 December 2023.

Getting help If you need help filling in the form or require assistance with developing your application or group, please contact Ryedale Community Team. Officers can also direct you to other agencies and funding bodies who may be able to help with your project, including finding match funding.

Click here for more information or contact North Yorkshire Council’s Ryedale Community Team on 0300 131 2131, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.northyorks.gov.uk