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Forward Plan Ref: 2018/018

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Report by Director for Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE4).

The report presents responses received to a statutory consultation to introduce waiting restrictions on Burchester Avenue, Green Road, London Road Service Road, The Roundway, Northway and Wick Close, within the Barton and Risinghurst area of Oxford put forward by local county councillors to address parking problems in this area.

The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposals to introduce waiting restrictions on Burchester Avenue, Green Road, London Road Service Road, The Roundway, Northway and Wick Close, within the Barton and Risinghurst area of Oxford as advertised.

Approved

The Leader of the Council considered (CMDE4) responses received to a statutory consultation introducing waiting restrictions on Burchester Avenue, Green Road, London Road Service Road, The Roundway, Northway and Wick Close, within the Barton and Risinghurst area of Oxford to address parking problems in those areas.

Councillor Phillips expressed support for the proposals but felt that those put forward in respect of The Roundway effectively represented the least worst option. Accepting that something needed to be done to improve what was a dangerous corner she hoped that that element would be monitored to ensure that the needs of residents and local businesses were protected and not adversely affected.

Councillor Roz Smith also welcomed the proposals.  Endorsing the comments regarding The Roundway she understood that there was some space and unused garages to the rear of properties 1 – 8 which could, conceivably, be used to the benefit of residents and businesses and advised that the City Council might be able to assist in identifying ownership. She also asked that the proposals be monitored.

The Leader of the Council acknowledged the support from both local members for the proposals on Burchester Avenue, Green Road, London Road Service Road, Northway and Wick Close.  However, regarding the proposals at The Roundway he accepted they had concerns but felt that what was being proposed now presented the best available option and with proper monitoring and enforcement should alleviate some of the existing problems. Also the possibility of utilising space to the rear of properties 1 – 9 could be worth investigating.  Therefore, having regard to the information set out in the report before him, the representations made to him at the meeting he confirmed his decision as follows:

to approve the proposals to introduce waiting restrictions on Burchester Avenue, Green Road, London Road Service Road, The Roundway, Northway and Wick Close, within the Barton and Risinghurst area of Oxford as advertised.

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Cabinet Member for Environment

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