Issue - meetings

Forward Plan Ref: 2016/082

Contact: Owen Jenkins, Service Manager for Highways, Transport & Waste Tel: (01865) 323304

Report by Interim Deputy Director for Environment & Economy – Commercial (CMDE9).

Concerns over the obstruction of traffic and road safety as a result of uncontrolled on-street waiting on William Lucy Way have been raised by residents and the local members over a number of years.  The report presents responses received in the course of the statutory consultation on a proposal to introduce a Controlled Parking Zone.

The Cabinet Member for the Environment is RECOMMENDED to approvethe implementation of the proposals as advertised and described in the report.

Approved

The Cabinet Member for Environment considered (CMDE9) responses received to a statutory consultation on a proposal to introduce a controlled parking zone on William Lucy Way, Oxford in order to address concerns over obstruction and safety raised by residents and the local member.

Councillor John Howson drew attention to increased use of Oxford station which has in turn increased pressure on William Lucy Way from commuter parking and overnight parking.  The current proposals had been worked out over time and he thanked the officers for their work on the scheme which he fully supported.

Mr Tole confirmed that these proposals had been some time in the making but officers felt that the scheme as currently proposed was the best solution and that a god balance had been achieved.

Responding to a question from the Cabinet Member he confirmed that there were 63 dwellings some of which had off road parking and others not. Consultation had been carried over 2 years and responses had been received from every dwelling and he felt that the benefits would be widespread.

The Cabinet Member for Environment advised that he had visited the area and was satisfied that the scheme represented the best opportunity for all residents. Therefore having regard to the information set out in the report and the representations made to hime at the meeting he confirmed his decision as follows:

to approve implementation of the proposals for William Lucy Way as advertised and described in the report CMDE9.