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Wantage - Charlton Village Road - proposed raised zebra crossing and waiting restrictions
Meeting: 13/10/2022 - Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Highway Management (Item 57)
57 Wantage - Charlton Village Road - proposed raised zebra crossing and waiting restrictions 
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Following representations being made by Wantage Town Council and the local County Councillor on the safety and amenity of pedestrians – and in particular those walking to and from the adjacent primary school, proposals comprising the provision of a raised zebra crossing & associated parking restrictions and on Charlton Village Road in Wantage, have been taken to formal consultation as detailed in the report.
Decision:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve as advertised:
a) a raised Zebra Crossing on Charlton Village Road, which will be sited on a flat top road hump, approximately 29 metres east of its junction with Aldworth Road coupled with the removal of a pair of existing speed cushions.
b) New “No Waiting at Any Time” (double yellow lines) parking restrictions on Charlton Village Road.
Minutes:
The report outlined representations made by Wantage Town Council and the local County Councillor on the safety and amenity of pedestrians – and in particular those walking to and from the adjacent primary school. Proposals comprising the provision of a raised zebra crossing & associated parking restrictions and on Charlton Village Road in Wantage were presented in the report.
Cllr Andrew Gant read out a statement received (as per Appendix 1 of the minutes) and responded to issues and comments made.
Cllr Gant highlighted concerns regarding the displacement of parking for the school. Officers acknowledged the concern and highlighted that TVP had not raised an objection.
Cllr Gant indicated his support for the recommendations in that the proposals would help facilitate walking, and the safety of pedestrians in the immediate vicinity.
DECISION:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve as advertised:
a) a raised Zebra Crossing on Charlton Village Road, which will be sited on a flat top road hump, approximately 29 metres east of its junction with Aldworth Road coupled with the removal of a pair of existing speed cushions.
b) New “No Waiting at Any Time” (double yellow lines) parking restrictions on Charlton Village Road.