Agenda and decisions

There were no Declarations of Interest.

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Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

Executive Summary

At the Cabinet Member for Highway Management Decisions meeting on 27, January 2022 approval was given for the introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions on the full length of both sides of Warneford Lane in conjunction with enhanced provision for pedal cyclists as part of the wider Quickways programme. However, it was subsequently noted that the consultation documents were incomplete in respect of these specific proposals, requiring a further consultation on the proposals as shown in Annex 1.

Recommendation

The Cabinet Member for the Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed waiting restrictions at Warneford Lane.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management was RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed waiting restrictions at Warneford Lane.

DECISION: to approve the recommendations as set out in the report.

Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph, 30mph and 40mph speed limits at Eynsham.

Recommendation

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph, 30mph and 40mph speed limits as advertised.

The report RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member for Highway Management approve the proposed introduction of 20mph, 30mph and 40mph speed limits as advertised.

DECISION: to approve the recommendations as set out in the report.

Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of a 20mph speed limit on the A422 Stratford Road at Banbury as shown in Annex 1.

Recommendation

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limit as advertised.

The report RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member for Highway Management approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limit as advertised.

DECISION: to approve the recommendations as set out in the report.

Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

Executive summary

This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on a proposal to introduce turning restrictions at the A41 junction with Ploughley Road in conjunction with the signalisation of the junction, and also a bus stop clearway as shown in Annex 2, as a result of the development of adjacent land. It should be noted that that additionally a proposal to introduce a 40mph speed as shown in Annex 1 which is complementary to these proposals was approved at the Cabinet Member for Highway Management decisions meeting on 24 March as part of a package of speed limit changes in the Bicester area. 

Recommendation

The Cabinet Member for the Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed 40mph speed limit on the Ploughley Road and the prohibitions of turning movements at the A41 junction with Ploughley Road.

The report RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member for Highway Management approve the proposed 40mph speed limit on the Ploughley Road and the prohibitions of turning movements at the A41 junction with Ploughley Road.

DECISION: to approve the recommendations set out in the report subject to -

1.     Councillor Miller being satisfied with information provided to him by officers in response to the points he had raised; and

2.     Officers arranging a meeting with the AmbrosdenParish Council and Thames Valley Police, both of whom had objected to the proposals, to explain the rationale behind the proposals.

Report by Corporate Director, Environment and Place

Executive summary

This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of a 20mph speed limit at East Hagbourne as shown in Annex 1.

Recommendation

The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed introduction of a 20mph speed limit as advertised.

The report RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member for Highway Management approve the proposed introduction of a 20mph speed limit as advertised.

DECISION: to approve the recommendations set out in the report.