Issue - meetings
Henley-on-Thames Waiting restriction review
Meeting: 25/01/2024 - Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Transport Management (Item 6)
6 Henley-on-Thames Waiting restriction review 
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Contact: Jim Whiting, Parking Schemes and Traffic Orders Team Leader
Jim.whiting@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM06).
To seek approval on proposals for a number of parking restriction changes in Henley-on-Thames.
The Cabinet Member for Transport Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the introduction of various parking controls in Henley-on-Thames as advertised.
Decision:
The Cabinet Member for Transport Management APPROVED the introduction of various parking controls in Henley-on-Thames as advertised:
a. Introduction of No waiting at any time restrictions (double yellow lines) in Mill Lane, Reading Road, The Close, Greys Road, Church Street, Greys Hill, St. Andrews Road, Harpsden Road, Boston Road, Western Avenue, Niagara Road, Wilson Avenue, Vicarage Road and Queen Street.
b. The introduction of 30 minute limited waiting bays in Hart Street.
c. The introduction of 20 minute limited waiting bays in Friday Street and Market Place.
d. The introduction of resident permit holder only bays in Friday Street.
e. The introduction of a disabled persons only bay in Market Place.
f. A change from loading only bays to goods vehicle loading only bays in Bell Street.
Minutes:
The report presented responses to the statutory consultation on the proposed parking controls.
The Chair invited the speaker to address the meeting and responded to points raised.
The Chair commented that the review had been a long and collaborative process between the Town Council, local members, and council officers and along with the local County Councillor, wanted to recognise the hard work that officers had put into the scheme.
Officers discussed comments from the consultation relating to Harpsden Road, as well as the Town Council’s view that there was a need for resident parking.
Officers explained that all schemes were kept under review and further measures would be considered if required.
Officers agreed to review the issue of speeding traffic on the Harpsden Road and the possibility of traffic calming measures.
The Cabinet Member for Transport Management APPROVED the introduction of various parking controls in Henley-on-Thames as advertised:
a. Introduction of No waiting at any time restrictions (double yellow lines) in Mill Lane, Reading Road, The Close, Greys Road, Church Street, Greys Hill, St. Andrews Road, Harpsden Road, Boston Road, Western Avenue, Niagara Road, Wilson Avenue, Vicarage Road and Queen Street.
b. The introduction of 30 minute limited waiting bays in Hart Street.
c. The introduction of 20 minute limited waiting bays in Friday Street and Market Place.
d. The introduction of resident permit holder only bays in Friday Street.
e. The introduction of a disabled persons only bay in Market Place.
f. A change from loading only bays to goods vehicle loading only bays in Bell Street.