Issue - meetings
Shrivenham - proposed 20mph speed limit and associated speed limit buffers
Meeting: 27/04/2023 - Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Highway Management (Item 86)
86 Shrivenham - proposed 20mph speed limit and associated speed limit buffers 
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Contact: Geoff Barrell, Developer Schemes Coordinator and 20 Limits Project Manager.
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 13).
To consider a proposed 20mph speed limit.
Decision:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Shrivenham as advertised, but with the subsequent relaxation outlined in paragraph 15.
Minutes:
The report presented responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Shrivenham as shown in Annexes 1 – 5 of the report.
The scheme was originally presented to the Chair in February. Due to ongoing concerns from the Council’s bus partners decision was deferred to enable further discussion to address the issues raised.
A comprehensive review of the proposals was undertaken by the Council and bus operators, and an amended plan was agreed. The revisions were a relaxation of the original proposals thus there was no requirement to undertake new, formal consultation. Officers were confident that all bus operator concerns had been addressed and great care was taken to ensure that the latest proposals only extended to what was deemed essential to maintain viable bus services.
The Chair noted that the revision was not accurately presented in Annex 3 of the report. The new limit would start in advance of the junction, between R1 and R3. Officers agreed to provide an up-to-date map.
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Shrivenham as advertised, but with the subsequent relaxation outlined in paragraph 15.
Meeting: 23/02/2023 - Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Highway Management (Item 48)
48 Shrivenham - proposed 20mph speed limit PDF 5 MB
Contact: Geoff Barrell, Principal Engineer, 20mph speed limit project.
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 22).
A decision is required on a proposed 20mph speed limit.
Decision:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to defer a decision to approve the introduction of 20mph speed limits in Shrivenham as advertised.
Minutes:
The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Shrivenham
The Chair noted that Stagecoach Bus Company objected to the proposals and submitted extensive and detailed comments regarding the locations where the proposals were likely to jeopardise their service viability. Stagecoach did consider a 20mph limit appropriate in most areas but stated that if the approach taken to applying 20mph limits in Shirvenham was as broadly pursued in Faringdon, Watchfield and Kingston Bagpuize then Stagecoach would serve notice to re-route. The Chair noted that the OCC Public Transport Development Team’s viewpoint aligned closely with that of Stagecoach.
The Chair reiterated the Council’s commitment to improving road safety but felt that the submission from Stagecoach needed further careful consideration. The Chair felt that evidence was lacking from Stagecoach’s submission so thus was unable to make a decision. Further discussion was needed to with the bus operator and the local council and member. The Chair informed the meeting that he would defer a decision on this matter.
The Cabinet Member informed the meeting that recommendation would be amended to read:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management
agreed to DEFER a decision to approve the introduction of
20mph speed limits in Shrivenham as advertised pending further
discussions to assess the acceptability of reduced proposals
that meet the needs of all parties