Issue - meetings

Forward Plan Ref: 2017/068

Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028

Report by Director for Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE12).

The above measures are proposed in conjunction with the redevelopment of the adjacent Orchard Centre and the associated closure of High Street to the north of The Broadway. The report presents responses received in the course of a statutory consultation to provide a new zebra crossing and amended waiting restrictions at The Broadway, Didcot, in the vicinity of its junction with High Street.

The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposals as advertised.

Approved.

Officers asked to liaise with developers to ascertain if there was any scope to of truncate the zig zag lines provided in connection with the crossing in order to address concerns expressed during the consultation by the Didcot Town Council regarding loss of parking.

The Cabinet Member for Environment considered CMDE12 responses received in the course of a statutory consultation to provide, in conjunction with the redevelopment of the adjacent Orchard Centre and the associated closure of High Street to the north of The Broadway a new zebra crossing and amended waiting restrictions in The Broadway in the vicinity of its junction with High Street.

Referring to the objection from Didcot Town Council regarding loss of parking Mr Kirkwood pointed out that there was generous 1 hour parking further to the east and that on balance officers considered the loss of parking was offset by increased amenity and safety for pedestrians.

Responding to the Cabinet Member he undertook to consult the design team and developers to see if there was any scope to truncate the zig zag lines at the proposed crossing.

Having regard to the arguments and options set out in the report and the representations made at the meeting the Cabinet Member for Environment confirmed her decision as follows:

to approve the proposals as advertised and officers be asked to liaise with developers to ascertain if there were any scope to truncate the zig zag lines provided in connection with the crossing in order to address concerns expressed during the consultation by the Didcot Town Council regarding loss of parking.

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Cabinet Member for Environment

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