Issue - meetings

Forward Plan Ref: 2023/119

Contact: Jacqui Cox, Principal Infrastructure Planner, jacqui.cox@oxfordshire.gov.uk 

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM5).

To seek approval of the LCWIP policy for the Banbury (and neighbouring areas).

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the Banbury Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the Banbury Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).

The LCWIP report identified a network of walking and cycling routes in and around Banbury and proposed improvements to the walking and cycling infrastructure as well as consultation responses.

The Chair invited the speakers, in turn, to address the meeting and responded to points raised.

The Chair read out a written submission from Cllr Mark Cherry who was in support of the scheme.

Officers noted the issues raised regarding the lack of secure parking and concern about the scheme having a negative impact on the town. Officers would make some slight amendments to the scheme and formulate a walking plan for the town centre.

The Chair thanked everyone who had responded to the consultation and commented that every response had been read by officers which had led to significant alterations to the plan.

The Chair thanked the speakers and agreed with their comments, particularly that traffic was ‘swamping’ the town.

The Chair reiterated the Councils priority for the county was to reclaim space for people to use the environment in a way that was sustainable, good for the environment and better for mental and physical health.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the Banbury Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).