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The following speakers addressed the meeting:

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 25 January 2024 to be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

The minutes of the meeting held on 25 January 2024 to be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Forward Plan Ref: 2023/338

Contact: Vicki Neville, Senior Officer - TRO and Schemes,

Vicki.neville@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM05).

To seek approval for a number of changes to the South Oxford (Extension) CPZ which was introduced in 2022.

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the following as advertised:

a)    Change of times of operation to ‘8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday (two hours waiting - no return in two hours for non-permit holders)’ on: Bertie Place, Canning Crescent, Chatham Road, Fox Crescent, John Towle Close, Lincoln Road, Monmouth Road, Norreys Avenue, Northampton Road, Oswestry Road, Peel Place, Sunningwell Road, Weirs Lane, and Wytham Street,

b)    Change of times of operation to ‘8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday (one hour waiting - no return in one hour for non-permit holders)’ on: Gordon Street, Green Place, Lake Street, School Place, Stewart Street, Summerfield, Vicarage Lane, and Vicarage Road.

c)    Introduction of new ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) restrictions on: Abingdon Road, Bertie Place, Canning Crescent: Chatham Road, Fox Crescent, Green Place, Lake Street, Northampton Road, Stewart Street, Vicarage Lane, Vicarage Road, Weirs Lane, and Wytham Street:

O The report presented responses to the statutory consultation on the proposed amendment to times of operation of the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in various locations in South Oxford.

The Chair invited the speakers in turn to address the meeting and responded to points raised.

The Chair commented that this proposal was complex as it covered various streets, each with their own individual issues. It was a balancing act to meet all the requirements. The proposal was to help facilitate the use of sustainable transport modes and alleviate parking stress.

The Chair wanted to give assurance to businesses that loading and unloading on a double yellow line is permitted.

The Chair clarified with officers, details of the changed operational hours and use of visitor permits.

In reference to the bus company’s request for an uplift in enforcement, officers explained that enforcement officers visit the areas regularly. The Chair commented that there was more money in the budget for enforcement.

The Chair asked officers to keep the parking at the health centre under review.

The Chair thanked the speakers and everyone who had responded to the consultation.

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management APPROVED the following as advertised:

a)    Change of times of operation to ‘8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday (two hours waiting - no return in two hours for non-permit holders)’ on: Bertie Place, Canning Crescent, Chatham Road, Fox Crescent, John Towle Close, Lincoln Road, Monmouth Road, Norreys Avenue, Northampton Road, Oswestry Road, Peel Place, Sunningwell Road, Weirs Lane, and Wytham Street.

b)    Change of times of operation to ‘8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday (one hour waiting - no return in one hour for non-permit holders)’ on: Gordon Street, Green Place, Lake Street, School Place, Stewart Street, Summerfield, Vicarage Lane, and Vicarage Road.

c)   Introduction of new ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) restrictions on: Abingdon Road, Bertie Place, Canning Crescent: Chatham Road, Fox Crescent, Green Place, Lake Street, Northampton Road, Stewart Street, Vicarage Lane, Vicarage Road, Weirs Lane, and Wytham Street.

Forward Plan Ref: 2023/340

Contact: Vicki Neville, Senior Officer TRO and Schemes

Vicki.neville@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM06).

To seek approval to make a number of minor amendments to the Parking Zone implemented in 2021.

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the following as advertised:

a)    replace the various lengths of existing ‘No Waiting 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday’ (single yellow lines) parking restrictions & the two-hour shared use parking bay opposite the junction with Hockmore Street with new ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) on Crowell Road,

b)    extend the existing double yellow lines on Rahere Road, southwards from Bartholomew Road for 30 metres on the eastern side, and 27 metres on the western side.

The report presented responses to a statutory consultation on a proposal to introduce new and amend existing ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restrictions on parts of Crowell Road and Rahere Road and to remove an existing 2-hour parking place for non-permit holders in Crowell Road.

The Chair invited the speakers in turn to address the meeting and responded to points raised.

The Chair indicated his gratitude for the responses in the consultation and noted that the majority of respondents to the consultation objected to the proposals.

The Chair noted issues were raised regarding dropping-off and loading on double yellow lines. The Chair referred to the answer he gave in the previous item regarding dropping-off on double yellow lines.

The Chair referenced partial support from respondents in terms of this scheme not going far enough and stated that, whilst outside of the scope of this particular proposal, if there was a case, it would be heard.  

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management APPROVED the following as advertised:

a)    Replace the various lengths of existing ‘No Waiting 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday’ (single yellow lines) parking restrictions & the two-hour shared use parking bay opposite the junction with Hockmore Street with new ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) on Crowell Road.

b)    Extend the existing double yellow lines on Rahere Road, southwards from Bartholomew Road for 30 metres on the eastern side, and 27 metres on the western side.

Forward Plan Ref: 2023/287

Contact: Michelle Plowman , Principal Engineer Road Agreements Team, michelle.plowman@oxfordshire.gov.uk 

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM07).

Proposal is being put forward to improve the safety and amenity of pedal cyclists to encourage active travel - the proposal is being funded by major residential development in north Abingdon.

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management is RECOMMENDED to

a.     Approve as advertised the extension of the existing ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ parking restriction (double yellow lines) on the east side of Bath Street, south of the Fitzharry’s Road link footpath.

b.     Instruct officers to review and agree the proposed advisory cycle provision in consultation with local cycling groups, local member and other local stakeholders. 

The Chair introduced the report to the meeting and invited the speakers in turn to address the meeting and responded to points raised.

The Chair stressed the need to find balance between safety and amenities for cyclists alongside the need for residents to have parking.

The Chair noted the support the proposals had in previous consultations.

The Chair referenced his concern for the loss of amenities for the residents of Bath Street and invited officers to provide further information.

Officers reflected that a wider review of the CPZ and parking in the area needed to be undertaken more generally. The Chair responded that the clear impact of the proposals on Bath Street residential parking needed to be understood.

Officers explained the loss of amenity for residents that would arise from these proposals.

The Chair made an amendment to recommendation b) to add ‘including the residents of Bath Street’ at the end of the sentence, and added another recommendation, recommendation c), which stated ‘to instruct officers to expedite the review of the impact of the proposed changes in parking and to defer the implementation of recommendation a) until this has been completed’.

The Chair thanked the officers and speakers for their contributions.

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management APPROVED:

a)    As advertised, the extension of the existing ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ parking restriction (double yellow lines) on the east side of Bath Street, south of the Fitzharry’s Road link footpath.

b)    To instruct officers to review and agree the proposed advisory cycle provision in consultation with local cycling groups, local member and other local stakeholders including the residents of Bath Street.

c)    To instruct officers to expedite the review of the impact of the proposed changes in parking and to defer the implementation of recommendation a) until this has been completed.

Cabinet Member: Cabinet Member for Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2024/009

Contact: James Wright, Senior Officer (Traffic and Road Safety) (james.wright@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Corporate Director for Environment and Place (CMDHM08).

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management is RECOMMENDED to approve, as advertised, the traffic calming carriageway narrowing feature on the B4020 Main Road, Alvescot.

The Chair introduced the report to the meeting and invited the speaker to address the meeting and responded to points raised.

The Chair stated that the objections largely make the case for greater traffic-calming measures.

The Chair noted the good level of response from the consultation and thanked them for their time in responding.

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management APPROVED

a)    As advertised, the traffic calming carriageway narrowing feature on the B4020 Main Road, Alvescot.