Decisions

To approve i) the proposed 30mph speed limit on Kidlington Roundabout and all approaches (A4260/A4165), including the full length of the A4165 where a 40mph speed limit currently applies  ii) the introduction of a bus lane on Bicester Road and revised bus lane extents on A4165 Oxford Road (north), iii) introduction of signalised crossings for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Cabinet Member for Travel & Development Strategy AGREED to:

1)    Approve the speed limit changes as indicated in Annexes 1, 2, 3 and 9;

2)    Approve the additional length of southbound bus lane on the Bicester Road on the approach to the Kidlington Roundabout as indicated in Annexes 4 and 5

3)    Approve the improvement works on the Kidlington Roundabout including new and segregated pedestrian and cycle infrastructure and new Toucan crossing facilities on the Bicester Road, Oxford Road (A4165) and Frieze Way (A4260) arms as indicated in Annex 4, subject to completion of detailed design and associated road safety audits

4)    Approve the redesign of the Stratfield Brake egress ‘gain lane’ to form a simple priority give-way junction and reallocate the road space to form a shared-use two-way cycle and pedestrian link with the proposed new Toucan crossing on Frieze Way as indicated in Annex 4 subject to completion of detailed design, discussions with lessees’ and associated road safety audits.

A decision is required on proposed parking permit areas and waiting restrictions.

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

A decision is required on proposed parking permit areas and waiting restrictions.

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.

A decision is required on a proposed Controlled Parking Zone.

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.

A decision is required on a proposed Controlled Parking Zone.

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.

A decision is required on a proposed Controlled Parking Zone.

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.

Decision required on proposed 20mph speed limit.

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

Decision required on proposed 20mph speed limit.

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

Decision required on proposed 20mph speed limit.

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

Decision required on proposed 20mph speed limit.

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

Decision required on proposed 20mph speed limit.

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

Decision required on proposed 20mph speed limit.

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

Decision required on proposed 20mph speed limit.

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

Decision required on proposed 20mph speed limit.

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

Decision required on proposed 20mph speed limit.

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

A decision is sought on making permanent the provisions of a current Experimental Traffic Regulation Order.

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.

A decision is sought on proposed arrangements for the issue of hotel and guest house visitor parking permits.

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.

A decision is sought on a proposed raised parallel crossing on Cassington road just west of the roundabout junction with the A44.

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

To seek approval of a proposed 20mph speed limit.

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

To seek approval of a proposed 20mph speed limit.

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

To seek approval of proposed waiting restrictions.

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.  

To seek approval of proposed parking measures.

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.

To seek approval of proposed parking measures.

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.