Agenda and decisions

Councillor Jeanette Clifford

Resolved that the Portfolio Holder for Highways and Transport approves the recommendations set out in section 6 of the report and as follows:

·         That the speed limit is reduced as agreed by the speed limit review panel and that the objector is informed accordingly.

This decision is eligible to be ‘called-in’.  However, if the decision has not been ‘called-in’ by 5.00pm on 30^th December 2016, then it will be implemented.

Councillor Jeanette Clifford

Resolved that the Portfolio Holder for Highways and Transport approves the recommendations set out in section 6 of the report and as follows:

That the following is progressed to the statutory advertisement and consultation stage:

·         Englefield Road, Theale – request for a 20mph speed limit to be introduced at the proposed new school was accepted but it was recommended by the task group that a 40mph buffer be introduced prior to the 20mph limit. Speed data surveys are to be carried out and design recommendations made to the Property Services Team to be incorporated by their consultants. Design to be agreed by Ward Member, Parish Council and task group prior to proceeding with statutory stakeholder and public consultation.

·         Unnamed Road, Hamstead Marshall – request to relocate the 30mph speed limit closer to the village, it was recommended that the area in between the current 30mph terminal signs and the new location is converted to a 40mph speed limit.

The Task Group also recommended that:

·         Cold Ash Hill, Cold Ash – the current 40mph speed limit is appropriate and should not be changed.

·         Yattendon Lane, Yattendon – that a 20mph speed through the village is not introduced. The Traffic Management Team to investigate any improvements that can be made to signing and markings through the village.

·         Charnham Park, Hungerford – that the current 40mph speed limit is appropriate and should not be changed.

·         Newbury Road, Weston – that the speed limit at the western approach is not extended. Traffic Management Team to investigate improving signage and visibility.

·         A338, Great Shefford – the current 40mph speed limit is appropriate and should not be changed.

All the persons requesting the speed limit amendments will be informed of the Portfolio Holder’s decision.

Subject to there being no objections received to the statutory consultation for individual Traffic Regulation Orders for each speed limit, the advertised restrictions will be introduced.

This decision is eligible to be ‘called-in’.  However, if the decision has not been ‘called-in’ by 5.00pm on 30^th December 2016, then it will be implemented.

Councillor Jeanette Clifford

Resolved that the Executive Member for Highways and Transport approves the Recommendations as set out in Section 7 of this report.

This decision is eligible to be ‘called-in’.  However, if the decision has not been ‘called-in’ by 5.00pm on 30^th December 2016, then it will be implemented.

Councillor Jeanette Clifford

Resolved that:

·         A traffic signal controlled “Puffin” crossing is installed as proposed in the consultation;

·         The respondents to the consultation are informed accordingly.

This decision is eligible to be ‘called-in’.  However, if the decision has not been ‘called-in’ by 5.00pm on 30^th December 2016, then it will be implemented.