“We should not have to wait until somebody is seriously injured before action is taken:” Call for speed bumps on Peterborough street after crash

Cllr Zameer Ali, who represents North ward, claimed that Searjeant Street just off Lincoln Road had become a hotspot for speeding.

Following a crash on the street over the weekend, Cllr Ali took to social media to share his plan for traffic calming measures – and said residents backed the plans.

Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, he said: “I’ve been having complaints about Searjeant Street since I was elected to be honest with you.

“It’s similar down Cambridge Avenue as well. Because it’s a straight road, people tend to put their foot down quite a lot.”

Cllr Ali claimed that, for the last few months, he and his residents had repeatedly seen high-powered cars travelling at excessive speeds along Bourges Boulevard, Sergeant Street and Cambridge Avenue.

He said: “The local residents want [speed bumps]. I’m also working on something with regards to 20mph, but 20mph is only a sign and unfortunately people don’t adhere to it.”

The Labour councillor, who is also cabinet member for communities and public safety, confirmed he would be raising the issue with council officers directly.

“We should not have to wait until somebody is seriously injured or worse before action is taken,” Cllr Ali said.

“This isn’t about pointing fingers. It’s about finding solutions. We can keep talking about the problems, or we can actually do something about them.”