Issue - meetings
Shrivenham - proposed 20mph speed limit and associated speed limit buffers
Meeting: 27/04/2023 - Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Highway Management (Item 86)
86 Shrivenham - proposed 20mph speed limit and associated speed limit buffers 
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Contact: Geoff Barrell, Developer Schemes Coordinator and 20 Limits Project Manager.
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 13).
To consider a proposed 20mph speed limit.
Decision:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED
the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Shrivenham as advertised,
but with the subsequent relaxation outlined in paragraph 15.
Minutes:
The report
presented responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of
20mph speed limits in Shrivenham as shown in Annexes 1 – 5 of the report.
The scheme was
originally presented to the Chair in February. Due to ongoing concerns from the
Council’s bus partners decision was deferred to enable further discussion to
address the issues raised.
A comprehensive
review of the proposals was undertaken by the Council and bus operators, and an
amended plan was agreed. The revisions were a relaxation of the original
proposals thus there was no requirement to undertake new, formal consultation.
Officers were confident that all bus operator concerns had been addressed and
great care was taken to ensure that the latest proposals only extended to what
was deemed essential to maintain viable bus services.
The Chair noted that the revision was not accurately
presented in Annex 3 of the report. The new limit would start in advance of the
junction, between R1 and R3. Officers agreed to provide an up-to-date map.
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED
the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Shrivenham as advertised,
but with the subsequent relaxation outlined in paragraph 15.
Meeting: 23/02/2023 - Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Highway Management (Item 48)
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Contact: Geoff Barrell, Principal Engineer, 20mph speed limit project.
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 22).
A decision is required on a proposed 20mph speed limit.
Decision:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to defer a decision to approve the introduction of 20mph speed limits in Shrivenham as advertised.
Minutes:
The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on
the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Shrivenham
The Chair noted that Stagecoach
Bus Company objected to the proposals and submitted extensive and detailed
comments regarding the locations where the proposals were likely to jeopardise
their service viability. Stagecoach did consider a 20mph limit appropriate in
most areas but stated that if the approach taken to applying 20mph limits in
Shirvenham was as broadly pursued in Faringdon, Watchfield and Kingston
Bagpuize then Stagecoach would serve notice to re-route. The Chair noted that
the OCC Public Transport Development Team’s viewpoint aligned closely with that
of Stagecoach.
The Chair reiterated the Council’s commitment to improving
road safety but felt that the submission from Stagecoach needed further careful
consideration. The Chair felt that
evidence was lacking from Stagecoach’s submission so thus was unable to make a
decision. Further discussion was needed to with the bus operator and the local
council and member. The Chair informed the meeting that he would defer a
decision on this matter.
The Cabinet Member informed the meeting that recommendation
would be amended to read:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management agreed to DEFER
a decision to approve the introduction of 20mph speed limits in Shrivenham as
advertised pending further discussions to assess the acceptability of
reduced proposals that meet the needs of all parties