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Traffic, Air Monitoring & Tourist Steering Group

Information about the traffic, traffic management, air monitoring & tourist steering group.

The Parish Council are becoming increasing concerned over the volume of traffic and visitors to the area, and the impact it is having on village life.

Residents have told us that it is rapidly becoming an increasing problem for them, effecting their quality of life.

In view of the complaints, we commissioned a survey asking the residents of Wentworth, and the surrounding hamlets, to detail the issues they are facing, highlighting any hotspots, and suggesting recommendations for improvement.

The report was published in July 21 and shared with stakeholders; you can find a copy of the report by clicking Parish Council Traffic & Tourism Steering Group

In order to progress the findings and recommendations we formed a multi-agency steering group with representation from;

  • Wentworth Parish Council
  • Wentworth Garden Centre
  • Wentworth Estate Office
  • Wentworth Woodhouse
  • Wentworth Village Association
  • Wentworth Residents Association
  • The Old Smithy
  • 2 Local Residents
  • Rotherham Council Transportation Section
  • 1 Borough Councillor
  • 1 South Yorkshire Police

The inaugural meeting was on 6 October 2021.

We are meeting again in the New Year with the aim of developing a multi-agency strategy to alleviate and improve traffic and visitor management in the Parish.

Update on Traffic issues

Here’s an update on what we’ve achieved as a result of the Traffic Survey and the residents concerns in relation  to traffic and visitors:
It’s important to remember that every intervention we request has to be evidence led and realistic, that’s why we’ve been working with RMBC to ensure we get it right.
We’ve commissioned 3 Speed Surveys, 2 on Cortworth Lane and 1 on Main Street, which do not evidence speeding vehicles. Traffic calming will only be considered if the evidence points to the need.
The  Estate, some time ago,  approached RMBC about the extension of existing parking restrictions on Clayfield lane at the Wentworth Woodhouse entrance. Residents have also complained  about visitors parking there.  We’ll be working with RMBC to explore this further.
The Traffic Management system that is used when large events are on has made a vast difference.
We’ve had a Vehicle Activated Sign, VAS, put up on Cortworth Lane. Please note the sign is only triggered when a vehicle is speeding.
We’ve asked the Estate to erect no parking/ alternative parking signs on Church Drive, which has been done, requesting that visitors  use the Car Park behind the School.
We’ve requested a reduction in the speed limit on Hauge lane,  we’re awaiting a speed survey.
We’ve asked for unsuitable for HGV signs on the B6090.
We need to manage expectations and be realistic, taking into account the local residents and the impact of any intervention on  local business and the Estate, this is a timely process, but don’t worry, we’ll keep you updated.

If you have any specific issues that you would like the Parish Council to address in terms of traffic and tourism please email cllrpeacewpc@gmail.com or cllrhawleywpc@gmail.com

April 2023

Arranged with RMBC Environmental Dept for air sampling on Main Street Wentworth. (Lamppost number 11 is where the sampling device is installed)

Dealing with the traffic issues in the village which is still ongoing.

May 2023

Meeting with Wentworth Woodhouse and the estates to discuss the new car parking facilities proposed by WW. And the Estates.

Applied to RMBC for Lee Brook Lane resurfacing

Applied to RMBC for Lea Brook Lane traffic calming notices and signs “Slow” road markings traffic restrictions.

June 2023

RMBC have started to monitor air quality at a various location in Wentworth but we haven’t obtained any data yet. We will be receiving the results monthly. The sampling tubes are sent to a laboratory for analysis and we generally receive results about 4 weeks after the end of a sampling period. It is generally a good idea to look at a minimum of 3 months data before making any assessment.

Contacted RMBC & Powergen regarding the street lights not working on Main

Street, Barrowfields & Street Lane following the recent power cuts to the areas and recent repairs by Powergen.

RMBC have contacted Powergen to repair within the next 20 days. (Damaged underground cable)

Reported to RMBC the number of Rattling inspection chamber lids Main Street.

Requested again to RMBC to undertake speed watch survey in Wentworth.

Received the first Air monitoring survey report from RMBC which is from March and April 2023. Readings are as follows: ug/m3 are 17 (March) and 16 (April). Therefore, these results are saying that the air quality in Wentworth is currently to good standard.

Arranged with RMBC for the gullies to be cleaned in various locations in Wentworth and the immediate surroundings.

August 2023

Arranged a meeting on site in Wentworth with Parish Councillors and RMBC in regards to traffic calming through the village.

July 2023

Contacted by a resident about the traffic lights on Main Street adjacent the main car park. Contacted RMBC Permit manager to see if the lights can be moved, moved in the morning. (Removed that day).

Held an onsite meeting with RMBC highways department regarding a way forward regarding traffic claiming through the village.

Double yellow lines partially down both sides of Clayfield Lane (out for consultation)

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Air Monitoring – Main Street Wentworth

The Parish Council have organised with RMBC Environmental Department to undertake Air monitoring on Main Street in Wentworth. The Air monitoring will be carried out over a twelve month period, the results of the monitoring will be submitted to the Parish Council each month.

The monitoring started in March 2023.
Here are the monthly mean nitrogen dioxide (ug/m3)  measurements to date:
2023
March 16.9
April 15.6
May 15.0
June 9.6
July 13.5
August 29.9
September 29.5
October 34.2
November 41.8
December 30.8

2024
January 31.6
February 17.2
March 28.2
April – 27.0
May – 29.0
June – 27.8
July – 29.4
August – 27.1
September – 25.6
October – 32.9
November – 33.7
December – 19.3
2025
January – 36.9
February – 26.5
March – 28.4
April – 33.6
May – 36.7
June- 27.9
July – 32.7
August -28.6
September – 26.7
October – 31.3
RMBC will be collating the data from across Rotherham including Wentworth, where it will be sent to DEFRA who will compile a report. The report will be available to the Parish Council in August.

Final Result
The annual mean nitrogen dioxide concentration measured on Main Street in Wentworth for 2024 was 24.2 ug/m3 which is well below the national standard of 40 ug/m3.

For comparison purposes, the UK annual mean standard for nitrogen dioxide is 40ug/m3.
Therefore the Air Quality is good in Wentworth as it is below the UK annual mean standard.
RMBC are going to set up an air monitoring station in Harley to monitor the air quality.
February 2024 
Traffic, Air Monitoring & Tourism Steering Group Meeting Minutes 
March 2024
Yellow lines have now been installed on Clayfields Lane
Photographs

June 2024

Speeding is one of the factors that most affects the quality of life in communities around Wentworth and the immediate surrounding areas. It can be a factor in road traffic collisions and impacts the day-to-day lives of people in the local community.

Speedwatch

Community Speed Watch trained operators.

Cllr Brendan J McNamara

Cllr Stephen Peace

Cllr Paul Martin

Mary Banks (Member of the public)

Sharon Peace (Member of the public)

What is Community Speed Watch?
Community Speed Watch is a scheme that enables members of the public to volunteer alongside South Yorkshire Police to monitor the speed of traffic passing through their area and identify vehicles which exceed the speed limit. Each scheme is run by volunteers and managed and supported by their local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

How does it work?
Volunteers use equipment that can monitor the speed of passing traffic. The volunteers manually collect details at the roadside of speeding vehicles and pass this onto South Yorkshire Police. Vehicle checks are undertaken by the police and entered onto a database. The registered keeper of the vehicle will then be sent an educational letter telling them that their vehicle was seen exceeding the speed limit and the impact their actions have on the local Community. If the same registration number is logged again within 2 years, the registered vehicle keeper will receive a warning that if the vehicle is seen a third time the details will be passed to an officer who may take further action.
Community Speed Watch is not enforcement, it is education.
Community Speed Watch is used throughout the Rotherham Brough in circumstances that are necessary, reasonable and proportionate to:
• Improving the quality of life for local communities by increasing their confidence and satisfaction in the way speeding issues are dealt with
• Reduce the speed of vehicles to the speed limit
• Increase public awareness of inappropriate speed
• Reduce death and injury on roads
• Empower local people to take action on local issues

How can I Join?
If you can spare a few hours to take part in the roadside Speed Watch sessions, we would love to hear from you.

To obtain further information please contact:

cllrmcnamarawpc@gmail.com

3rd July 2024

Minutes form the Parish Council (PC) Traffic Steering Group Meeting 2nd July 2024

9th July 2024 – This session has had to be cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions.

A traffic Speedwatch session will be carried out with South Yorkshire Police, and  members of the local Speedwatch team, which includes a member of the public, two Parish Councillors, and a  member from the WVCA on Main Street at Wentworth.

19th July 2024 

New Speedwatch session at Cortworth Lane at Wentworth. Speed watch trained Councillors and members of the public present, Cllr Peace, Cllr Martin, Cllr McNamara , members of the public Ms S Peace & Ms M Banks, and two Police officers.

Over the half an hour period 160 vehicles went through the speed watch area, in which only two vehicles speeds were recorded at 39 mph & 40 mph, as this was a 40 mph zone, vehicles must be traveling at 46 mph before a letter is sent out the owner of the vehicle by the police.

Speedwatch Photograph

Rotherham Northern NPT

The recent session of Speedwatch had to be cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions.

23rd September 2024

Just giving you the heads up that Power Grid will be returning on Sept 23rd, at the Hague Lane & Main Street junction, for 5 days to finish that work they started and after finding an issue or 2 they had to re-apply for certain permissions. It should be all clear over the weekends.

The recent session of Speedwatch

21st March 2025

Speed watch session was held on Main Street at Wentworth. 145 vehicles went passed the session within 45 minutes one vehicle was caught doing 44 mph, in which a letter will be sent to the owners of the vehicle notifying them of that.

We hope you are keeping well and safe on our roads.

The latest road issues pending are attached to this email for your perusal. Pass on to any interested parties you think will benefit form the information.

Please find below an updated list of forthcoming works in Wentworth, sent to us from Quickline, the broadband company working in our area currently.They are all under traffic management as things stand. As always, we will keep you updated with any changes, but it is possible to check, using  “onenetwork” website.

 Main Street

10 Sep – 14 Sep

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 Street Lane

21 Sep – 23 Sep

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 Coaley Lane

21 Sep – 23 Sep

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 Hague Lane

30 Sep – 1 Oct

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 Cortworth Lane

2 Nov – 6 Nov

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 Thank you to Keeley at Wentworth Woodhouse, we can list upcoming events from there which can potentially cause greater traffic volumes

  • 20th September 10k– 700-900 people; road closures in situ and signs in place; discussions already held with the council and local stakeholders; hopefully this year won’t be as much disruption, as the road works are not in place at the same time.
  • 10th October Black Diamonds Ball in the evening no impact – please feel free to book a table!
  • 17th October Historic Churches classic car rally – East Front Lawn – 50 cars, no impact
  • 16th-18th October Adventure Cinema screenings throughout. Work in partnership with WWPT for traffic, and North Lodge Gate will be used to ease movement.
  • 31st October on sale WILD! Drone Show: if sales open on the 30th and then 1st Nov. Build will commence 29th October. Traffic Management contractor in place; agreement with Garden centre to use their car park. Up to 6000 per night. Average 3.5 per car based on those booked. If weather forces cancellation this will take place 5-7th March 2027. Traffic management will be in touch with local stakeholders in due course and disruption will be minimised. This will be in the evenings.
  • Christmas Event 30th Nov (Press launch) runs until 3rd Jan – normal operations no impact

 If you know of anything else that isnt included in this notice then please let us know at : cllr.stephen.peace@wentworthparishcouncil.gov.uk

As always assuring you of our best attention.

Just sending out the latest traffic issues update pertinent to our area of the parish.
Priority order — Harley & Wentworth

Priority

Location

Dates

Traffic management

What is happening

Severity
1 🔴 Viewtree Close / Dike Hill, Harley 13–20 Aug ROAD CLOSURE Yorkshire Water manhole works; equipment over carriageway Very High
2 🟠 Harley Road / Dike Hill / Occupation Road, Harley 13–17 Aug MULTI-WAY SIGNALS Yorkshire Water manhole works alongside the Harley works High
3 🟠 Churchfield Lane, Wentworth 10–18 Aug ROAD CLOSURE Quickline repairing damaged/blocked telecoms duct High
4 🟡 Linthwaite Lane, Wentworth 25 Aug–2 Sep ROAD CLOSURE BT replacement of a pole on the verge Medium–High
5 🟡 Coaley Lane / Street Lane area, Wentworth 21–29 Sep Multi-way signals Quickline telecoms chamber installation Future – outside 2 weeks

 View tree Close / Dike Hill – HARLEY
13–20 August — ROAD CLOSURE

This is the most serious immediate issue because the road is actually closed. It is particularly important because the works are at the junction of View Tree Close and Dike Hill, potentially affecting local movements through Harley.

Harley Road / Dike Hill – HARLEY
13–17 August — MULTI-WAY SIGNALS

This is closely linked to the Viewtree Close works. Yorkshire Water is working on manholes at the Dike Hill / Occupation Road junction. Temporary multi-way signals mean traffic can still pass, but delays are likely.

3. Churchfield Lane – WENTWORTH
10–18 August — ROAD CLOSURE

This is another full road closure, for Quickline telecoms duct repairs between Carr Cott and Holy Trinity Old Church. Although it finishes on 18 August, it is currently one of the most significant Wentworth disruptions.

Linthwaite Lane, Wentworth — 25 August onwards should be flagged now because it starts shortly after the current Harley/Churchfield Lane problems finish.

It is a road closure, although the work itself is only for replacement of a BT pole on the verge, so I would rank its traffic impact below the current Yorkshire Water closures.

🔴 URGENT

  1. Viewtree Close / Dike Hill, Harley — road closure
  2. Harley Road / Dike Hill, Harley — multi-way signals
  3. Churchfield Lane, Wentworth — road closure

🟠 WATCH / NOTIFY RESIDENTS
4. Linthwaite Lane, Wentworth — road closure from 25 August

🟢 No significant Harley/Wentworth works identified in the 14–28 August period beyond these.

Please find details of our current planned forthcoming works in Wentworth.
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30 Sep – 1 Oct

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