Burnham town councillors have approved a proposal to request give way signage at a junction in the town known for speeding, after considering residents' safety fears.

Councillor Wendy Stamp told a meeting of Burnham Town Council last night (Tuesday, 15 February) that she receives "so many emails from people saying they're taking their lives into their hands" at the junction between Stoney Hills and Mill Road.

She continued: "I'm asking that the council supports some sort of safety measure sign at the junction between Stoney Hills and Mill Road."

Stoney Hills is an unmade road which has been the subject of controversial plans for new homes in recent months, including an application to build eight new bungalows - approved in September - which received 41 letters of objection from residents.

Many of the letters raised concerns about overdevelopment and safety, with residents saying Stoney Hills has become "dangerous" due to its volume of traffic.

One objector said: "Stoney Hills is a narrow single track road with no passing places or footpath.

"It has become dangerous for residents to walk along, as well as children to walk to school."

Councillor Stamp told the meeting last night that members receive "so many complaints about Stoney Hills".

She proposed that the council submit a form to the local highways panel requesting a give way sign at the junction between Stoney Hills and Mill Road.

But Councillor Bob Calver, deputy town mayor, raised concerns about submitting the request due to complaints from residents.

"Sometimes we do get strange requests from residents," he said.

"In the past we have shied away from that as we're not traffic experts."

Councillor Stamp's proposal was, however, voted through by members after being seconded by Councillor Duncan Rawlinson.

Councillor Calver voted against the proposal.

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