Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

Noted (AI summary) Dorset Council plans to implement a temporary traffic regulation order prohibiting certain turns at the Loscombe Crossroads. They are also conducting a feasibility study to introduce average speed cameras on the A30 between Yeovil and Sherborne. The Department for Transport acknowledges the concerns but states that decisions about road layout and safety are the responsibility of the local traffic authority (Dorset Council).

Noted (AI summary) The Welsh Government states that the A4059 is a local road and the responsibility of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, and forwards the report's recommendations to RCTCBC.

Noted (AI summary) National Highways states that current barrier provision meets requirements, and no further action is planned. They state that they have confirmed that the length of barrier meets requirements, and that the circumstances are uncommon elsewhere on the SRN.

Noted (AI summary) NHS England acknowledges concerns, points to ICB responsibility for local care provision, highlights national guidance, and explains the purpose of the Special Allocation Scheme. NHS Devon highlights improvements to the Special Allocation Scheme including reviewing the process the practice has followed, and a modification to the SOP requiring written confirmation from Practices that they considered all possible alternative approaches prior to placement, enacted in May 2025. Devon Partnership Trust highlights the planned opening of The Brook, a ten-bedded inpatient unit for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, and the commissioning of a Learning Disability/Autism Outreach team, both expected in summer 2025.

Noted (AI summary) The Department for Transport acknowledges the coroner's concerns, highlights the falling number of fatalities for young drivers, and mentions the THINK! campaign and development of a new road safety strategy without committing to specific changes related to the concerns raised.

Noted (AI summary) Affinity Water expresses condolences and describes existing safety measures and a commitment to zero harm. Following the death, they reviewed and strengthened traffic management practices and implemented stricter oversight of contractors, resulting in a reduction in street works requiring emergency permits; they also enhanced permit application processes, including additional resourcing, improved communication, and reinforced training. The Department for Transport expresses condolences and notes that road safety is a high priority. It describes the role of the Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice and that the code is currently being updated with a consultation planned for early summer and publication by the end of 2025, taking the coroner's report into account. Essex County Council explains its role in regulating street works, noting limitations in refusing permits and the use of the Street Manager system. They will raise the lack of incident reporting in retrospective permit applications with the Department for Transport. Hatton Traffic Management undertook a full review of emergency works procedures, resulting in new design layouts for all traffic light schemes which were rolled out across the business. A specific toolbox talk addressing this issue and the above changes, was devised and rolled out across the business.

Noted (AI summary) Following a site check, the council confirms existing signage is in place and in good condition. They request further information regarding the reported number of previous collisions at the location.