Decision details

To seek approval of proposed parking measures.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to:

1)    Approve the proposals as advertised proposals for changes to no waiting restrictions, taxi bays, street trader bays and trader permits.

2)    Approve amendment of the proposals for permit holder bays as follows:

a.    Park Street, Nelson Street and North Street (except outside the Library) – are introduced as permit holder only bays.

b.    Current plans for permit holder bays or Pay and Display and permit holders are amended for High Street (plan 1), Upper High Street (including. outside the war memorial) – to be introduced as dual purpose bays – retaining the current 2-hour limit (non-permit holders) and including exemptions for permit holders.

3)    Approve to put ON HOLD proposals for the introduction of Paid parking bays in central Thame to allow further work on linking plans with emerging transport and movement strategies. To be undertaken in discussion with the Town Council and be completed within a 6-month period.

4)    Approve inclusion of properties No.80, 81, 81a and 83 in permit eligibility for the Thame central area.

The proposals would help facilitate walking and cycling and the safe movement of traffic.

As per report.