Decision details

To seek approval for a scheme to introduce traffic calming features to deter rat running.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting, invited speakers to make their addresses and responded to their points in turn.

Officers confirmed that this proposal was put forward and designed by the residents and that due to the length of time to finish the design, the initial consultation became invalid and hence why the proposal has returned to the CMD process.

Following a question from the Chair regarding the funding of the scheme, officers explained that it was funded via residents and that it would be of no cost to the highways budget.

The Chair noted the high levels of support for the scheme in the consultation.

The Chair noted that this would give a greener impression to the road and made some general comments about the Council’s long-term position on re-designing the Banbury Rd.

The Chair thanked officers for their work, speakers for their contributions and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)    Approve the new `traffic-calming buildouts` on both sides of the carriageway (4 new and 1 extension north side with 3 new and 2 extensions on the south), and

b)    Approve the associated amendments to existing parking provision & introduction of new ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ parking restrictions to facilitate the proposed traffic calming.

Cllr Andrew Gant returned to the meeting and assumed the Chair for the rest of the meeting.