Agenda, decisions and minutes

There were none.

Any county councillor may, by giving notice to the Proper Officer by 9 am two working days before the meeting, ask a question on any matter in respect of the Cabinet Member’s delegated powers.

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Questions submitted prior to the agenda being despatched are shown below and will be the subject of a response from the appropriate Cabinet Member or such other councillor or officer as is determined by the Cabinet Member, and shall not be the subject of further debate at this meeting. Questions received after the despatch of the agenda, but before the deadline, will be shown on the Schedule of Addenda circulated at the meeting, together with any written response which is available at that time

There were no questions from County Councillors.

The following speakers addressed the meeting:

 (All speakers on all the items have 3 minutes except for County Councillors representing the relevant division who have 5 minutes)

To receive the minutes of the meetings held on 17 November and 8 December 2022.

Cllr Andrew Gant approved the minutes of the meeting from 17^th November 2022 subject to the following amendments:

61/22 DECLARATION OF INTEREST (Agenda No. 1)

There were no declarations of interest as it was proposed to defer Item 21 to a later meeting. Cllr Andrew Gant declared a prejudicial interest on Item 21 (OXFORD- A40 JUNCTION WITH BLANDFORD AVENUE AND DAVENANT ROAD – PROPOSED ACCESS RESTRICTIONS AND TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES) due to his involvement with the residents of those roads on the scheme, and the Leader of the Council had appointed Councillor and Cabinet Member Duncan Enright to chair that item and make the decision. However, Councillor Enright was unwell and unable to attend.

81/22 Oxford- A40 junction with Blandford Avenue and Davenant Road – proposed access restrictions and traffic calming measures (Agenda No. 21)

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management agreed to defer this item due to his involvement with the residents of those roads on the scheme, and he was unable to arrange for another member of the Cabinet to take the Chair to make a decision on this item.

Cllr Andrew Gant approved the minutes of the meeting from 8^th December 2022 subject to the following amendment:

83/22 DECLARATION OF INTEREST (Agenda No. 1)

Cllr Andrew Gant declared a prejudicial interest on Item 21 (OXFORD- A40 JUNCTION WITH BLANDFORD AVENUE AND DAVENANT ROAD – PROPOSED ACCESS RESTRICTIONS AND TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES) due to his involvement with the residents of those roads on the scheme, and the Leader of the Council had appointed Councillor and Cabinet Member Duncan Enright to chair that item and make the decision.

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Forward Plan Ref: 2022/164

Contact: James Whiting, Principal Officer – Parking.

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 5).

To seek approval of proposed parking measures.

Following the introduction of Civil Parking Enforcement across Cherwell, South Oxfordshire and The Vale of the White Horse districts in November 2021, many requests have been received to review existing parking restrictions.  One of these requests was received from Councillor Reeves, member for Banbury Calthorpe division, to cover residential streets to the west of Banbury Town Centre.  Councillor Reeves has funded the necessary consultation and advertisement costs to design and consult upon these proposals.

This report presents the consultation responses to the advertised Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for a proposed scheme.

Cllr Gant invited speakers to address the meeting and responded to the points made in their statements.

Cllr Gant pointed out to officers’ responses to objectors to the scheme (as per report) and added that officers had proposed that a review of the scheme could be carried out approximately 12 months after implementation of the scheme, should it be approved.

Cllr Gant agreed with officers’ view that  the proposals would help facilitate the safe movement of traffic and alleviate parking stress in the area, and also would encourage the use of sustainable transport modes and help support the delivery of wider transport initiatives.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the proposals as advertised for parking measures at Beargarden Road, Crouch Street, Monument Street, New Road, West Bar Street and Westbeech Court.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/212

Contact: Jim Whiting, Principal Officer, Parking,

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM  6).

To consider proposals for a Controlled Parking Zone.

This report presents the consultation responses to the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) proposals for the Donnington area of Oxford as part of the approved programme for introducing CPZs in the city.

Measures to restrict and control car parking availability, including use of Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs), form part of the county’s emerging Central Oxfordshire Travel Plan (COTP) as well as recently adopted Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (adopted in 2022) and also Oxford City Council’s Local Plan (adopted in 2020). Much of Oxford is already covered by CPZs, with further CPZs planned and which are required to support several local transport and planning objectives.

Cllr Gant invited speakers to address the meeting and responded to the points made in their statements.

Cllr Gant welcomed the aims of the scheme in terms of transport management (to remove free on-street commuter and other non-residential car parking spaces from the city, thereby reducing traffic levels and helping boost use of non-car modes), development management (to support the city and county councils’ policies to limit the number of car parking spaces provided as part of new developments by ensuring restricted off-street provision does not lead to overspill parking in surrounding streets) and for protecting residential streets (by removing intrusive or obstructive non-residential on-street car parking and, where necessary, limiting the number of on-street spaces occupied per dwelling by residential and visitor parking).

Officers’ suggestion was that a review of the scheme could be carried out approximately 12 months after the implementation of the CPZ, should it be approved.

Cllr Gant went through consultation responses and officers’ comments to objections.

Cllr Gant felt that these CPZs would help facilitate the safe movement of traffic and alleviate parking stress, with a CPZ in Donnington aimed at tackling existing on street parking issues and to also help encourage the use of sustainable transport modes.   

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to:

1)    Approve the proposals as advertised for a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in the Donnington area.

2)    Include Ferry House, Meadow Lane within the list of eligible properties able to apply for resident & visitor permits.

3)    Include residential moorings on the Oxford Canal in the vicinity of the new zone, being included for eligibility for resident and visitor permits.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/210

Contact: Jim Whiting , Principal Officer, Parking, 07584 581187

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 7).

To consider a proposal for a Controlled Parking Zone.

This report presents the consultation responses to the CPZ proposals for the Lower Wolvercote area of Oxford as part of the approved programme for introducing CPZs in the city.  Measures to restrict and control car parking availability, including use of Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs), form part of the county’s emerging Central Oxfordshire Travel Plan (COTP) as well as recently adopted Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (adopted in 2022) and also Oxford City Council’s Local Plan (adopted in 2020). Much of Oxford is already covered by CPZs, with further CPZs planned and which are required to support several local transport and planning objectives.

Cllr Gant invited speakers to address the meeting and responded to the points made in their statements.

Cllr Gant felt that proposed CPZ details, as presented in the report, would not serve in the best interest of residents of Lower Wolvercote area and informed the meeting that he would defer a decision on this matter so the officers could explore an impact of the proposed CPZ would have on parking in the area.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management agreed to DEFER a decision on the proposal as advertised for a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in the Lower Wolvercote area so officers could explore an impact that this CPZ would have on parking in the area.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/211

Contact: Jim Whiting, Principal Officer, Parking

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 8).

To consider proposals for a Controlled Parking Zone.

This report presents the consultation responses to the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) proposals for the Upper Wolvercote area of Oxford as part of the approved programme for introducing CPZs in the city.

Measures to restrict and control car parking availability, including use of Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs), form part of the county’s emerging Central Oxfordshire Travel Plan (COTP) as well as recently adopted Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (adopted in 2022) and also Oxford City Council’s Local Plan (adopted in 2020). Much of Oxford is already covered by CPZs, with further CPZs planned and which are required to support several local transport and planning objectives.

Cllr Gant went though the proposals and responses to the consultation including officers’ feedback on objections.  Cllr Gant added that he would agree with a review of the scheme is carried out approximately 12 months after the implementation of the CPZ should it be approved.

Cllr Gant felt that the CPZs would help facilitate the safe movement of traffic and alleviate parking stress, with a CPZ in Upper Wolvercote particularly aimed at ensuring parking from Oxford North did not just displace in the area, and to also help encourage the use of sustainable transport modes.  CPZs were also identified as one of several action in the county’s emerging Central Oxfordshire Travel Plan that were required to support wider transport policies within the county council’s Local Transport Connectivity Plan (adopted July 2022).

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to:

1)    Approve the proposals as advertised for a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in the Upper Wolvercote area.

2)    Include properties located on Osborne Close and Church Lane within the list of eligible properties able to apply for resident & visitor permits.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/143

Contact: Jim Whiting, Principal Officer – Parking

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 9).

To seek approval of proposed parking measures.

In November 2021, the enforcement of on-street parking restrictions transferred from Thames Valley Police to Oxfordshire County Council. At launch, a number of local concerns were made about enforcement of historic restrictions which did not cater for the needs of local residents and businesses.

In response, officers committed with Councillors to undertake a review of the existing restrictions in the centre of Thame, alongside wider plans to introduce areas of paid parking to support the operation and funding of the civil enforcement operations.

The county council’s parking team have worked closely with local councillors and the town council to bring forward a package of proposals to rationalise existing restrictions and introduce new measures which will help increase the turnover of parking whilst giving options for residential parking.

The proposals subject to the public consultation include:

·       Introduction of Pay and Display Bays on High Street, Cornmarket and Upper High Street to allow for more effective enforcement and encourage the turnover of parking spaces. 1st 30 mins in any 24-hour period would be free and the paid parking does not include the main car parks on High Street and Upper High Street which would remain free of charges.

·       Introduction of permit holder only bays on Lower High Street, North Street, sections of Upper High Street and Park Street.

·       Removal of waiting restrictions on North Street (west side) to allow informal parking arrangements to remain.

·       New Street Trader bay in Upper High Street car park and extension of taxi bays on High Street

Cllr Gant invited speakers to address the meeting and responded to the points made in their statements.

Cllr Gant considered consultation responses as well as officers’ feedback on objections raised and concluded that the proposals would help facilitate walking and cycling and the safe movement of traffic.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to:

1)    Approve the proposals as advertised proposals for changes to no waiting restrictions, taxi bays, street trader bays and trader permits.

2)    Approve amendment of the proposals for permit holder bays as follows:

a.    Park Street, Nelson Street and North Street (except outside the Library) – are introduced as permit holder only bays.

b.    Current plans for permit holder bays or Pay and Display and permit holders are amended for High Street (plan 1), Upper High Street (including. outside the war memorial) – to be introduced as dual purpose bays – retaining the current 2-hour limit (non-permit holders) and including exemptions for permit holders.

3)    Approve to put ON HOLD proposals for the introduction of Paid parking bays in central Thame to allow further work on linking plans with emerging transport and movement strategies. To be undertaken in discussion with the Town Council and be completed within a 6-month period.

4)    Approve inclusion of properties No.80, 81, 81a and 83 in permit eligibility for the Thame central area.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/215

Contact: Jim Whiting, Principal Officer, Parking

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 10).

To consider proposed parking permit areas and waiting restrictions.

In October 2021, The Council, carried out extensive advertising that Civil Enforcement would be undertaken in the District of South Oxfordshire Horse from 1 November 2021. 

Once enforcement commenced a number of comments were received in Wallingford from residents who had been receiving PCNs for parking near their homes due to historic waiting restrictions that did not meet the needs of residents.

A review of the area was undertaken in 2022 along with some other requests received in roads within the town. The County Council has worked with the town mayor and local councillor to develop proposals (as shown in Annex 1), which aim to better manage the demand for parking in parts of Wallingford.

This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on the proposals to introduce changes in Wantage, which include the provision for:

·       Shared Use Parking (resident Permits and limited Waiting – Reading Road and Castle Street to allow residents to park without time limit and provide short term parking for visitor to the town.

·       Removal of single yellow lines – Croft Road and St Johns Road

·       Removal of double yellow lines – St Johns Road

·       No waiting at any Time – St Johns Road, Croft Road and Castle Street

Cllr Gant observed comments from the consultees and officers’ responses to objectors of the scheme.  Cllr Gant added that a review of the scheme would be carried out approximately 12 months after the implementation of the proposals.

Cllr Gant observed officers’ responses to objection and agreedthat the proposals would help facilitate the safe movement of traffic and alleviate parking stress in the area, and would also help encourage the use of sustainable transport modes and help support the delivery of wider transport initiatives.  

The Cabinet Member for the Highway Management AGREED to approve the following measures as advertised:

1)    The proposed ‘Resident Permit & Shared-Use Parking’ on Castle Street & Reading Road,

2)    The proposed ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (Double Yellow Lines) on Castle Street, Croft Road, and St Johns Road,

3)    The removal of existing ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (Double Yellow Lines) on St Johns Road,

4)    The removal of existing ‘No Waiting Mon-Sat 8am-6pm’ (Single Yellow Lines) on Croft Road, and St Johns Road, and

5)    Include Walters Barn, Bear Lane and Morven, Reading Road within the list of eligible properties able to apply for resident & visitor permits

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/214

Contact: Jim Whiting, Principal Officer, Parking

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 11).

To consider proposed parking permit areas and waiting restrictions.

In October 2021, The Council, carried out extensive advertising that Civil Enforcement would be undertaken in the District of Vale of White Horse from 1 November 2021. 

Once enforcement commenced in November it became apparent that residents in Grove Street were being issued with PCNs for parking near their homes. Grove Street and Stirlings Road are subject no waiting at any time and a single yellow line that operates Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm.  As a result, enforcement of the single yellow lines was suspended until a review could be undertaken.

A review of the area was undertaken in 2022 along with some other requests received in roads within the town. The County Council has worked with the town council and local councillors to develop proposals, which aim to better manage the demand for retail and residential parking in the centre of Wantage.

This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on the proposals to introduce changes in Wantage, which include the provision for:

•         Resident Permit Parking Area

•         Limited Waiting

•         Disabled Parking Places

•         Taxi Bay

Cllr Gant observed responses to the consultation as well officers’ comments to objections.  Cllr Gant agreed with officers’ recommendation that a review of the scheme should be carried out approximately 6 months after implementation.

Cllr Gant felt that the proposals would help facilitate the safe movement of traffic and alleviate parking stress in the area, and would also help encourage the use of sustainable transport modes and help support the delivery of wider transport initiatives.

The Cabinet Member for the Highway Management AGREED to remove the proposed Taxi Bay in Newbury Street and to APPROVE the remaining measures as advertised:

1)    the proposed ‘Resident Permit Parking Areas’ in Grove Street & Stirlings Road,

2)    the proposed ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (Double Yellow Lines) on Grove Street, Church Street, Maryfield, Mill Street, Portway, Stirlings Road, and Post Office Lane,

3)    the proposed ‘Limited Waiting’ parking on Church Street, Mill Street, and Wallingford Street, and

4)    the proposed ‘Disabled Persons Parking Bay’ on Wallingford Street.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/194

Contact: Jim Whiting, Principal Engineer Parking,

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 12).

To consider proposed arrangements for the issue of hotel and guest house visitor parking permits.

In November 2019, West Oxfordshire District Council in coordination with Woodstock Town Council carried out a consultation with residents and businesses regarding parking usage and demands within the centre of Woodstock.

Following on from this consultation, the County Council worked with the town councillors and the local county councillor, to develop proposals which aimed to better manage the demand for retail and residential parking in the centre of Woodstock, whilst also generating revenue to fund the scheme and provide effective enforcement.

In March/ April 2022, the proposals were subject to an extensive public engagement exercise, with the outcome presented to Cabinet Member Decisions (CMD) in May 2022. The approved scheme (appendix 1) included the provision for:

·       Paid Parking Bays with exemptions for permit holders.

·       Ultra-short stay parking areas (max stay 30 minutes)

·       Permit holder only parking areas

·       New sections of 3 hour bays

·       New cycle parking areas in the Centre of Woodstock       

Under the approved scheme, a commitment was given that further assessment by officers would be undertaken to consider the introduction of permits for visitors to Guest Houses, Hotels and Holiday Lets within the scheme.

A further proposal includes an amendment to the original scheme to reconsult on changes to the restrictions in Park Lane, Woodstock to bring them in line with the wider offer of paid parking bays in the centre of Woodstock.

The purpose of this report is to report on the recent consultation on new policies for hotel and guest house permits to be incorporated as part of the originally approved parking scheme for Woodstock.

Cllr Gant invited speakers to address the meeting and responded to the points made in their statements.  In response to one of the statements, Cllr Gant assured the meeting that he did not come to decision making meeting, such as this one, with a predetermined mind.

Cllr Gant invited officers to explain their rationale for proposals as outlined in the report.

Cllr Gant felt also considered comments from the statutory consultees as well as 14 other consultation responses.

Cllr Gant supported officers’ recommendations by saying that the proposals would help facilitate walking and cycling and the safe movement of traffic.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is AGREED to:

1)    Approve the officer recommendations for a new guesthouse/hotel visitor permit scheme to be incorporated into the proposed parking scheme for Woodstock approved at CMD on 26th May 2022.

2)    Approve the officer recommendations to introduce paid parking bays in adjacent to No’s 7-11 and No.12 Park Lane, Woodstock.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/166

Contact: Mike Wasley, Principal Engineer, Traffic and Road Safety Team

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 13).

To consider proposed waiting restrictions.

This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on the proposed the proposal to introduce no waiting at any time restrictions on the Chipping Norton Road and also on the A361 by the Chipping Norton Road junction to facilitate the safe passage of traffic and also to improve the safety of pedestrians currently parking on the verge to then access adjacent retail premises. Chipping Norton Road also facilitates the X9 bus service between Chipping Norton and Witney.

Cllr Gant invited speakers to address the meeting and responded to the points made in their statements.

Cllr Gant informed the meeting that recommendation 2 would be amended to read ‘Approval of the as advertised ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restrictions at the A361 and Chipping Norton Road at Chadlington to be implemented at an appropriate time with the decision to implement delegated to the Director for Highway Operations in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highway Management.’  as it wasn’t quite clear in the original recommendation what that process might look like.

Cllr Gant added that the report had a lot of detail on matters that have already happened and those that might needed to happen going forward.  Nevertheless, Cllr Gant agreed with officers’ recommendations, as amended, citing that current situation was not satisfactory and the proposals would help facilitate the safe movement of traffic.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve:

1)    Continued working with West Oxfordshire District Council, Thames Valley Police and Owner of Diddly Squat Farm to find a resolution to the challenges faced.  Either through a reduction in visitors by car or suitable off-carriage way provision for parking.

2)    Approval of the as advertised ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restrictions at the A361 and Chipping Norton Road at Chadlington to be implemented at an appropriate time with the decision to implement delegated to the Director for Highway Operations in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highway Management.  

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/195

Contact: Anthony Kirkwood, Principal Engineer Traffic and Road Safety Team

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 14).

To consider making permanent the provisions of a current Experimental Traffic Regulation Order.

This report presents responses received during the statutory consultation phase of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) which prohibits all vehicles at the East end of St Michael’s Street.

Cllr Gant invited speakers to address the meeting and responded to the points made in their statements.

Cllr Gant said that the ETRO had continued the provisions of a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (made under the Department for Transport COVID regulations) which had prohibited all vehicles from using the 50-metre length of St Michael’s Street west of its junction with Cornmarket Street to enable outdoor seating to be provided for the adjacent hospitality businesses. A proposal to make the ETRO permanent has been received from Oxford City Council’s Business Liaison Officer at the request of the adjacent businesses.

Cllr Gant noted that whilst assisting local businesses as a result of enabling tables and chairs to be placed on the carriageway, the proposals has raised issues for cyclists who were required to dismount when using this east end of St Michael’s Street.  Cllr Gant acknowledged that the section where cyclists had to dismount was relatively short and an alternative route East-West through the city centre was available where dismounting was not necessary – New Inn Hall Street, George Street, Broad Street, albeit on roads used by a greater number of vehicles.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve the making of the order to prohibit all vehicles at the East end of St Michael’s Street.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/190

Contact: Aron Wisdom, Programme Lead

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 15).

To consider a proposed raised parallel crossing on Cassington Road just west of the roundabout junction with the A44.

This report presents responses received to a statutory consultation on a proposal to introduce a raised parallel crossing on Cassington Road just west of its roundabout junction with the A44 Oxford to Woodstock Road.

Cllr Gant reflected on consultation outcomes by agreeing with officers’ responses to objectors to the scheme as well as on those raising concerns on whether the crossing met the current design requirements, with regards to drainage at the road hump location and vehicles backing up through the roundabout when the crossing was in use.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve as advertised a raised parallel crossing (a zebra type crossing for pedestrians and pedal cyclists) on Cassington Road, just west of its roundabout junction with the A44 Oxford to Woodstock Road

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/208

Contact: Geoff Barrell, 20 Limit Project Manager

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 16).

To consider proposed 20mph speed limits.

The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Berrick Salome.

Cllr Gant invited speakers to address the meeting and responded to the points made in their statements.

Cllr Gant agreed with officers’ responses to objectors on the scheme by saying that a lower limit on the link to the village at Rokemarsh has formed part of the Benson consultation where it was proposed that the 50 mph limit on the B4009would replace the national speed limit on that link. The connecting link at Roke was longer and the existing rural limit was deemed appropriate.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/207

Contact: Geoff Barrell, 20 Limit Project Manager

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 17).

To consider proposed 20mph speed limits.

The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Bletchingdon.

Cllr Gant acknowledged responses from statutory consultees and agreed with officers’ response to a single objection on this scheme.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/206

Contact: Geoff Barrell, 20 Limit Project Manager

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 18).

To consider proposed 20mph and 30mph speed limits.

The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on proposals for 20mph and 30 mph speed limits in Bourton.

Cllr Gant noted responses from statutory consultees as well as individual comments from members of the public, and agreed with officers’ response that neither of the objections for the 20mph and 30mph speed limit proposals were considered of sufficient merit to warrant a change to the current proposals.

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

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/204

Contact: Geoff Barrell, 20 Limit Project Manager

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 19).

To consider proposed 20mph speed limits.

The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Fifield.

Cllr Gant commented that no objections were received and that the main purpose of the scheme was to improve road safety and to encourage greater use of active travel by reducing speeds which would reduce accidents.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/203

Contact: Geoff Barrell, 20 Limit Project Manager

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 20).

To consider proposed 20mph speed limits.

The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Garsington.

Cllr Gant reflected to responses in the consultation and agreed with officers’ observations and their responses.  Cllr Gant had also noted comments and objections from statutory consultees.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/179

Contact: Geoff Barrell, Principal Officer – 20mph programme implementation,

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 21).

To consider proposed 20mph speed limits.

The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Goring-on-Thames. 

Thames Valley Police re-iterated their views on OCC’s policy and practice regarding 20mph speed limits; they consider their response as ‘having concerns’ rather than an outright objection.

Cllr Gant agreed with officers’ views that all objections were similar to those expressed and considered in earlier similar schemes and were then not deemed to warrant a change in the proposals.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/182

Contact: Geoff Barrell, Principal Officer – 20mph programme implementation,

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 22).

To consider proposed 20mph speed limits.

The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph limits in Little Coxwell village and a short section of 40mph limit on Fernham Road.

All objections to the 20mph speed limit proposals were similar to those expressed and considered in earlier similar schemes and were then not deemed to warrant a change in the proposals.

Cllr Gant agreed with officers’ responses to objections to this scheme.

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

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/200

Contact: Geoff Barrell, 20 Limit Project Manager

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 23).

To consider proposed 20mph speed limits.

The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Little Milton.The proposals would help encourage walking and cycling within Little Milton by making them safer and more attractive.

Cllr Gant agreed with the officers’ responses to consultation where the main purpose of the scheme was to improve road safety and to encourage greater use of active travel by reducing speeds which would also reduce accidents. This formed part of a countywide programme of works that sought out to deliver ‘a safer place with a safer pace’.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/201

Contact: Geoff Barrell, 20 Limit Project Manager

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 24).

To consider proposals for 20mph speed limits.

The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Nettlebed.The proposals would help encourage walking and cycling within Nettlebed by making them safer and more attractive.

Cllr Gant welcomed the recommendation by saying that the aim of reducing speed limits was to change driver’s mindsets to make speeding socially unacceptable and make more environmentally friendly modes of travel such as walking and cycling more attractive, and also reduce the Counties carbon footprint.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/199

Contact: Geoff Barrell, 20 Limit Project Manager

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 25).

To consider proposed 20mph speed limits.

The report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Pyrton. Thames Valley Police re-iterated their views on OCC’s policy and practice regarding 20mph speed limits; they consider their response as ‘having concerns’ rather than an outright objection. Stagecoach Bus Company responded but had no objection or comments to make. The local member also expressed support.

Cllr Gant welcomed the recommendation by saying that the aim of reducing speed limits was to change driver’s mindsets to make speeding socially unacceptable and make more environmentally friendly modes of travel such as walking and cycling more attractive, and also reduce the Counties carbon footprint.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised.

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/198

Contact: Geoff Barrell, 20 Limit Project Manager

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 26).

To consider proposed 20mph speed limits.

This report presented responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Somerton. Thames Valley Police re-iterated their views on OCC’s policy and practice regarding 20mph speed limits; they consider their response as ‘having concerns’ rather than an outright objection. A local district or parish councillor who appeared to respond on behalf of their Council also voiced support.

Cllr Gant expressed his support for the recommendations as the proposal would help facilitate walking and cycling within the village and the safe movement of traffic.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits as advertised.