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There were 4 requests to address the meeting with some speakers speaking on multiple items. A list of speakers can be seen below:

5. SRF Project – Side Entry Road Treatments (Iffley & Banbury Roads, Oxford):

Danny Yee

Robin Tucker

A420 & Oaksmere: Proposed 50mph & 40mph Speed Limits:

Peter Richardson

Robin Tucker

To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 27 March 2025 and 24 April 2025 to be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

The minutes of the meetings held on 27 March and 24 April were approved and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/045

Contact: Helen Fallon, Project Manager (Helen.Fallon@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTMT)

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to: 

Approve the following highway improvement measures for implementation, as advertised and shown in annex 1 and 2: 

a)    Continuous crossing points, known as side road entry treatments on the following roads:

1. Belbroughton Road,  

2. Linton Road,  

3. Rawlinson Road,  

4. Norham Road,  

5. Bevington Road,  

6. Radcliffe Road,  

7. Iffley Turn (South),  

8. Westbury Crescent, and  

9. Courtland Road (North & South junctions), with variation to the design on the following roads with bus routes - St. Margarets Road, and Cornwallis Road. 

b)    Extension of the existing ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) parking restrictions on:  

1. the southern side of Radcliffe Road by approximately 7.5 metres, and  

2. the northern side of Westbury Crescent by approximately 8 metres. 

c)    Install solar studs along the cycle routes to more clearly separate the cycleway from the carriageway. 

d)    Improvement works to pedestrian refuge islands.? 

e)    Delegate the approval of final design of the scheme to the Director of Environment and Highways in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport Management.

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

The Chair read out a submitted written statement.

Officers confirmed that Bardwell Rd already had minor side road entry treatments, and it was felt Belbroughton Rd would benefit from this scheme.

The Chair referenced coach parking on Charlbury Rd by Oxford High School.

The Chair noted that the intention of the proposals was to reallocate road space to pedestrians and cyclists.

Following a question regarding the compatibility of the scheme with cycling tracks on Banbury Rd, officers confirmed that no funding was available in the short-term and felt the proposed scheme complimented the cycling tracks.

Officers noted that they were investigating the rain gardens being used as sustainable drainage as part of the design process.

The Chair stated that the Council’s 20mph speed limits project had concluded, but that Oxford was not actioned during the 3-year period due to the closure of the Botley Rd. It was confirmed that the plan is still to bring forward a proposal for 20mph speed limits in Oxford. This would further help safety in relation to the proposals.

Officers stated that emails of support for the scheme had been received from My Vision Oxfordshire.

The Chair noted that the Council was told by the government on where and how to spend the money available from the Safer Roads Fund.

The Chair referenced several consultation responses.

The Chair thanked officers and speakers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

Approve the following highway improvement measures for implementation, as advertised and shown in annex 1 and 2:

a) Continuous crossing points, known as side road entry treatments on the following roads:

i. Belbroughton Road,

ii. Linton Road,

iii. Rawlinson Road,

iv. Norham Road,

v. Bevington Road,

vi. Radcliffe Road,

vii. Iffley Turn (South),

viii. Westbury Crescent, and

ix. Courtland Road (North & South junctions), with variation to the design on the following roads with bus routes - St. Margarets Road, and Cornwallis Road.

b) Extension of the existing ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) parking restrictions on:

i. the southern side of Radcliffe Road by approximately 7.5 metres, and ii. the northern side of Westbury Crescent by approximately 8 metres.

c) Install solar studs along the cycle routes to more clearly separate the cycleway from the carriageway.

d) Improvement works to pedestrian refuge islands.?

e) Delegate the approval of final design of the scheme to the Director of Environment and Highways in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport Management.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/105

Contact: Clever Safurawu, Engineer (Clever.Safurawu@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTMT)

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to: 

a)    Approve the extension of the existing ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ parking restrictions on the southern side of Canada Lane in Faringdon,and 

b)    Approve the introduction of a `Build-out` traffic calming feature on the southern side of Canada Lane adjacent to ‘Devon House’,as advertised. 

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.

The Chair noted the support of the scheme from the local County Councillor.

The Chair noted the scheme was part of a planning approval process from 2017 and that the scheme intended to make the best of constraints at the site.

The Chair referenced several consultation responses.

The Chair thanked officers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)    Approve the extension of the existing ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ parking restrictions on the southern side of Canada Lane in Faringdon, and

b)    Approve the introduction of a `Build-out` traffic calming feature on the southern side of Canada Lane adjacent to ‘Devon House’, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/091

Contact: Mike Horton, Technical Officer – Traffic & Road Safety (Mike.Horton@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTMT)

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to: 

a)    Approve the introduction of three additional sections of ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ on the north side of Church Road in Wheatley, as advertised. 

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.

The Chair noted the support for the scheme from the local County Councillor.

The Chair confirmed that, if approved, the scheme would be subject to monitoring after implementation to address any issues that arise.

The Chair noted the specific issue of churches regarding parking schemes and that funeral hearses were exempt from double yellow lines restrictions.

The Chair thanked officers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of three additional sections of ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ on the north side of Church Road in Wheatley, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/055

Contact: Anthony Kirkwood, Vision Zero Team Leader (Anthony.Kirkwood@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTMT)

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to: 

a)    Approve the 40mph speed limit on Oaksmere in Appleton, between its junction with the A420 & the new 20mph speed limit terminal, and, 

b)    Approve the 50mph speed limit on the A420, between the existing 50mph limits at Tubney Wood & Parklands Manor (ex. Besselsleigh School), as advertised. 

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

The Chair confirmed that the Council was working with Thames Valley Police, and the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) to address the issue of speeding on the A420. The Director of Environment and Highways noted that the PCC had committed to introduce speed cameras on the A420. Officers confirmed that the PCC’s proposals would include this stretch of road.

It was noted by the Chair that this scheme was a welcome step, but that further improvements were also needed.

The Chair referenced several consultation responses.

Officers confirmed that the 20mph speed limits scheme was completed, but that reviews would be undertaken across the county to address specific concerns and to get feedback from parish and town councils.

The Chair thanked officers and speakers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)    Approve the 40mph speed limit on Oaksmere in Appleton, between its junction with the A420 & the new 20mph speed limit terminal, and,

b)    Approve the 50mph speed limit on the A420, between the existing 50mph limits at Tubney Wood & Parklands Manor (ex. Besselsleigh School), as advertised.