Agenda, decisions and minutes
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Declaration of Interest Minutes: |
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Minutes: There were no questions submitted. |
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Minutes: Item 5 - Oxford-A40 junction with Blandford Avenue and Davenant Road
• Peter Barnett • Dina Black • Ian French • Danny Yee • David Kelly • Julian Wallis (Statement only) • Robin Tucker (CoHSAT) (Statement only) • Cllr Andrew Gant
Item 6 - Britwell Salome - proposed 20mph speed limit
• Robin Tucker (CoHSAT) (Statement only)
Item 12. East Hendred -proposed 20mph speed limit
• Cllr Sally Povolotsky
Item 14 - Forest Hill – proposed 20mph speed limit
• Cllr Tim Bearder |
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Minutes of Previous Meeting To receive the minutes of the meeting held on 17 November 2022. Minutes: CoucnIt was noted that the minutes of the previous meeting would be considered at the January 2023 meeting. |
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Chair of the meeting Councillor Enright took the Chair for consideration of the following item. |
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Contact: Anthony Kirkwood, Principal Engineer - Traffic & Road Safety, 07392 318 871
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 5)
This report presents the responses to a consultation on proposed measures seeking to address concerns of local residents over the volume and speed of traffic using Blandford Avenue, Davenant Road and Sunderland Avenue (south side) to avoid delays on the A40, A4144 Woodstock Road and A4165 Banbury Road in north Oxford.
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED:
a) Not to approve the proposed prohibition of entry from the A40 to the easternmost access of Sunderland Avenue (south side) and Blandford Avenue.
b) To approve in principle the traffic calming measures in Davenant Road as advertised subject to a further local consultation on the detailed design when resources are found to carry out the required design work. Minutes: The Cabinet Member received a report presenting responses to a consultation on proposed measures seeking to address concerns of local residents over the volume and speed of traffic using Blandford Avenue, Davenant Road and Sunderland Avenue (south side) to avoid delays on the A40, A4144 Woodstock Road and A4165 Banbury Road in north Oxford.
Councillor Enright invited speakers to address the meeting and responded to the points made.
Councillor Enright expressed support for the recommendations in the report. However it was considered that the issue of Heavy Goods Vehicles had been raised through the consultation and proposed an additional recommendation that this be considered as part of wider traffic initiatives for the area.
DECISION:
The Cabinet Member for Travel & Development Strategy RESOLVED:
a) Not to approve the proposed prohibition of entry from the A40 to the easternmost access of Sunderland Avenue (south side) and Blandford Avenue;
b) To approve in principle the traffic calming measures in Davenant Road as advertised subject to a further local consultation on the detailed design when resources are found to carry out the required design work; and
c) Officers be requested to consider the issues of HGV traffic, speeding and use of area as a ‘rat run’ as part of wider transport planning initiatives impacting upon the area. |
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Britwell Salome - proposed 20mph speed limit Contact: Geoff Barrell, Principal Officer – 20mph programme implementation, 07392 318869
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 6).
This report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised. Minutes: The Cabinet Member considered a report presenting responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
A statement submitted in respect of the scheme, and all other 20mph proposals, was presented to the meeting. Cllr Gant expressed his support for the recommendations in the report as the proposal would help facilitate walking and cycling within the village and the safe movement of traffic.
DECISION:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised. |
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Checkendon - proposed 20mph speed limit Contact: Geoff Barrell, Principal Officer – 20mph programme implementation, 07392 318869
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 7).
This report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised. Minutes: The Cabinet Member considered a report presenting responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
The response of the bus company was highlighted.
Cllr Gant expressed his support for the recommendations in the report as the proposal would help facilitate walking and cycling within the village and the safe movement of traffic.
DECISION:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised. |
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Childrey - proposed 20mph speed limit Contact: Geoff Barrell, Principal Officer – 20mph programme implementation, 07392 318869
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 8).
This report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised. Minutes: The Cabinet Member considered a report presenting responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
Cllr Gant noted the response of the parish council in respect of the various speed limits in the area and the need for issues at Hollow Way to be considered. It was requested that officers look at this further.
Cllr Gant expressed his support for the recommendations in the report as the proposal would help facilitate walking and cycling within the village and the safe movement of traffic.
DECISION:
1) The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised; and
2) That officers be requested to look further at speed issues on Hollow Way. |
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Chinnor - proposed 20mph speed limit Contact: Geoff Barrell, Principal Officer – 20mph programme implementation, 07392 318869
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 9).
This report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised. Minutes: The Cabinet Member considered a report presenting responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
Cllr Gant noted the issues of on street parking, the agreed 20mph policy and environmental pollution.
Cllr Gant expressed his support for the recommendations in the report as the proposal would help facilitate walking and cycling within the village and the safe movement of traffic.
DECISION:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised. |
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Curbridge and Lew - proposed 20mph speed limit Contact: Geoff Barrell, Principal Officer – 20mph programme implementation, 07392 318869
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 10).
This report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed introduction of 20 mph and 30 mph speed limits as advertised. Minutes: The Cabinet Member considered a report presenting responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph and 30mph speed limits.
Clarification was given regarding the recommendation for 20mph and 30mph limits. Cllr Gant highlighted the issue of emergency vehicles raised in the consultation and it was confirmed if a vehicle was on call then the limits would not apply.
Cllr Gant expressed his support for the recommendations in the report as the proposal would help facilitate walking and cycling within the village and the safe movement of traffic.
DECISION:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the proposed introduction of 20 mph and 30 mph speed limits as advertised. |
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Didcot - Ladygrove area - proposed 20mph speed limit Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 11).
This report presents the responses to a consultation on a proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit throughout the Ladygrove part of Didcot.
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve as advertised the 20mph speed limit in the Ladygrove area at Didcot.
Minutes: The Cabinet Member considered a report presenting responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
Cllr Gant noted the formatting issues in the report. Clarification was given that the Town Council had confirmed that consideration of this scheme in isolation was acceptable and that a wider scheme for Didcot would be forthcoming. Cllr Gant highlighted the comments of Thames Valley Police.
Cllr Gant expressed his support for the recommendations in the report as the proposal would help facilitate walking and cycling and the safe movement of traffic.
DECISION:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED as advertised the 20mph speed limit in the Ladygrove area at Didcot. |
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East Hendred - proposed 20mph speed limit Contact: Geoff Barrell, Principal Officer – 20mph programme implementation, 07392 318869
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 12).
The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised. Minutes: The Cabinet Member considered a report presenting responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
Councillor Gant invited the speaker to address the meeting and responded to the points made.
Cllr Gant noted an error in the report. The wider issues regarding highway matters in the area raised by the speaker were highlighted and officers were requested to look at those separately.
Cllr Gant expressed his support for the recommendations in the report as the proposal would help facilitate walking and cycling within the village and the safe movement of traffic.
DECISION:
1) The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised; and
2) Officers be requested to consider issues regarding the A417 and access to the Ridgeway separately. |
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Fawler - proposed 20mph speed limit Contact: Geoff Barrell, Principal Officer – 20mph programme implementation, 07392 318869
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 13).
The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised.
Minutes: The Cabinet Member considered a report presenting responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
Clarification of the extent of the proposed limits and changes to existing limits together with location of signage was clarified.
Cllr Gant expressed his support for the recommendations in the report as the proposal would help facilitate walking and cycling within the village and the safe movement of traffic.
DECISION:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised. |
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Forest Hill - proposed 20mph speed limit Contact: Geoff Barrell, Principal Officer – 20mph programme implementation, 07392 318869
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 14).
The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised. Minutes: The Cabinet Member considered a report presenting responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits.
Councillor Gant invited the speaker to address the meeting and responded to the points made.
Cllr Gant expressed his support for the recommendations in the report as the proposal would help facilitate walking and cycling within the village and the safe movement of traffic.
DECISION:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised. |
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Brightwell cum Sotwell - High road - proposed puffin crossing Contact: Ralph Green, Senior Engineer, Traffic and Road Safety Team, 07554103318
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 15).
The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed installation of a puffin crossing.
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve as advertised a puffin crossing at High Road, Brightwell cum Sotwell.
Minutes: The Cabinet Member considered a report presenting responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed puffin crossing at High Road, Brightwell Cum Sotwell.
Clarification was given in respect of the location of the crossing and reasons that the recommended site had been chosen.
Cllr Gant expressed his support for the recommendations in the report as the proposal would help facilitate walking and safety of pedestrians..
DECISION:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED as advertised a puffin crossing at High Road, Brightwell cum Sotwell. |
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Oxford- North Parade area - proposed loading bays and other measures Contact: Anthony Kirkwood, Principal Engineer, Traffic and Road Safety Team, 07392 318871
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 16).
This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on the proposal to make additional amendments to the existing part-pedestrianisation scheme.
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve as advertised:
a) the ‘safe zone’ in North Parade Avenue (the Restricted Road) between Banbury Road & Winchester Road, from November to March between 10am & 6.30pm, and from April to October between 10am & 9pm, b) the ‘Restricted Road’ which will be signed as Prohibition of Vehicles (cycles/scooters must be pushed through the closed/gated area), c) the removal of the One-Way traffic restriction, d) the prohibition of loading & unloading restriction during the closure hours, e) the two Loading bays on; i) Winchester Road, west side (in place of a previously removed Disabled Persons Parking place) and on ii) Banbury Road within the Bus Lane, f) the disabled Persons Parking Place (DPPP) on Winchester Road, on the east side in place of a Residents Parking place.
Minutes: The Cabinet Member considered a report outlining responses to a statutory consultation on proposals to make amendments to the existing part-pedestrianisation scheme.
Clarification was given on the implications of making the scheme permanent and car parking provision was confirmed.
Cllr Gant expressed his support for the recommendations as the proposals would facilitate access to local amenities by pedestrians, improve air quality and ensure that danger to road users was minimised.
DECISION:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED as advertised:
a) the ‘safe zone’ in North Parade Avenue (the Restricted Road) between Banbury Road & Winchester Road, from November to March between 10am & 6.30pm, and from April to October between 10am & 9pm, b) the ‘Restricted Road’ which will be signed as Prohibition of Vehicles (cycles/scooters must be pushed through the closed/gated area), c) the removal of the One-Way traffic restriction, d) the prohibition of loading & unloading restriction during the closure hours, e) the two Loading bays on; i) Winchester Road, west side (in place of a previously removed Disabled Persons Parking place) and on ii) Banbury Road within the Bus Lane, f) the disabled Persons Parking Place (DPPP) on Winchester Road, on the east side in place of a Residents Parking place. |
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Oxford - Walton Street area - proposed permanent seating areas on highway Contact: Anthony Kirkwood, Principal Engineer, Traffic and Road Safety Team, 07392 318871
Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 17).
This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on the proposal to make permanent the provisions of a current Temporary Traffic Regulation Order.
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the permanent suspension of waiting, parking and loading restrictions on Walton Street at the following locations in order to accommodate outdoor seating areas adjacent to current hospitality businesses, but with the arrangements being periodically reviewed taking account of any changes in use of the adjacent premises.
a) northeast side - from a point 90 metres southeast of the south-eastern kerb line of St Bernard’s Road south-eastwards for a distance of 16 metres, in place of the existing 1-hour parking places – permit holders exempt, b) northeast side - from a point 30 metres southeast of the south-eastern kerb line of Observatory Street, south-eastwards for a distance of 7 metres, in place of the existing 1-hour parking places.
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Highway Management considered a report on responses received to a statutory consultation on proposals to make permanent the provisions of a current temporary order.
Cllr Gant noted the comments of Thames Valley Police and that details of their requirements would need approval.
Cllr Gant expressed support for the proposals as they would help place making in the street and encourage the use of nearby amenities.
DECISION:
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the permanent suspension of waiting, parking and loading restrictions on Walton Street at the following locations in order to accommodate outdoor seating areas adjacent to current hospitality businesses, but with the arrangements being periodically reviewed taking account of any changes in use of the adjacent premises.
a) northeast side - from a point 90 metres southeast of the south-eastern kerbline of St Bernard’s Road south-eastwards for a distance of 16 metres, in place of the existing 1-hour parking places – permit holders exempt;
b) northeast side - from a point 30 metres southeast of the south-eastern kerb line of Observatory Street, south-eastwards for a distance of 7 metres, in place of the existing 1-hour parking places. |