The Minutes of the meeting of 12 January 2023 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Questions submitted pursuant to Standing Order 36 in relation to matters falling within the Sub-Committee’s Powers & Duties which have been submitted in writing and received by the Head of Legal & Democratic Services no later than four clear working days before the meeting.

A question on the following matter was submitted, and answered by the Lead Councillor for Climate Strategy and Transport on behalf of the Chair:

(The full text of the question and reply was made available on the Reading Borough Council website).  ...  view the full minutes text for item 46.

To receive petitions on traffic management matters submitted in accordance with the Sub-Committee’s Terms of Reference.

(a)     Petition for Traffic Calming Measures on Rotherfield Way

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the receipt of a petition, asking the Council to consider providing traffic calming measure on Rotherfield Way.

The report stated that on 22 February 2023 a petition  ...  view the full minutes text for item 47.

A report seeking approval from the Sub-Committee to undertake a Statutory Consultation for the implementation of traffic restrictions at Reading Green Park Station in the form of double yellow lines, a bus gate, bus stops, pay & display car parks, a taxi rank, disabled parking bays and motorcycle bays.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report that sought approval to undertake a statutory consultation of the implementation of traffic restrictions in the form of double yellow lines, bus gate, bus stops, pay and display car parks, taxi rank, disabled parking bays and motorcycle bays  ...  view the full minutes text for item 48.

A report proposing the implementation of new traffic restrictions on Castle Hill and Bath Road in the form of double yellow lines, removal of the tidal flow lane and reduction of the length of the existing bus lane. The report details the objections and other feedback received during the Statutory Consultation and invites the Sub-Committee to decide the outcome of the proposal.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report that sought approval to implement new traffic restrictions on Castle Hill/Bath Road in the form of double yellow lines, removal of the tidal flow lane and reduction of the length of the existing bus lane.  The report also  ...  view the full minutes text for item 49.

A report inviting the Sub-Committee to consider the findings of the Statutory Consultation on the proposed revocation of the Traffic Regulation Order that prohibits cycling along the Reading Station subway. The report seeks a Sub-Committee decision on whether the restriction can be revoked and a shared-use footway/cycleway implemented following consideration of the consultation feedback received.

Further to Minute 14 of the meeting held on 14 September 2022, the Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted areport for the Sub-Committee to consider results of the statutory consultation and to consider the revocation of the Traffic Regulation Order that currently prohibited cycling along the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 50.

A report detailing traffic management measures associated with the development of the Station Hill Phase 1 site and seeking approval from the Sub-Committee to undertake a Statutory Consultation on proposed changes to the waiting restrictions, pay and display bays, loading bays and taxi ranks along the Friar Street and Garrard Street frontages.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted areport that sought approval for officers to carry out a Statutory Consultation on changes to the waiting restrictions, pay and display bays, loading bays and taxi ranks along the Friar Street and Garrard Street frontages.  Appendices 1 to 3  ...  view the full minutes text for item 51.

A report providing the Sub-Committee with an update on the 2022B Waiting Restriction Review Programme and providing the list of new requests for potential inclusion in the 2023A Waiting Restriction Review Programme.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report providing the Sub-Committee with an update on progress of the 2022B Programme and new requests for the potential inclusion in the 2023A Waiting Restriction Review Programme. 

The report stated that following approval by the Sub-Committee in September 2022  ...  view the full minutes text for item 52.

A report seeking approval from the Sub-Committee to undertake the statutory consultation/notice processes necessary to progress two scheme designs, locally funded by Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions, for zebra crossings on Imperial Way and Whitley Wood Lane and to implement traffic calming measures on Shaw Road and Boston Avenue.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report that sought approval for officers to undertake a statutory consultation/notice processes to progress two scheme designs.  These were for zebra crossings on Imperial Way and Whitley Wood Lane and to implement traffic calming measures on Shaw Road and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 53.

A report informing the Sub-Committee of requests for Traffic Management Measures that have been raised by members of the public, other organisations/representatives and elected Members of the Borough Council.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report informing the Sub-Committee of requests for traffic management measures that had been raised by members of the public, other organisations/representatives, and Councillors. These were measures, that had either been previously reported, or those that would not typically be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 54.

The following motion will be moved by the Chair:

“That, pursuant to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) members of the press and public be excluded during consideration of the following item on the agenda, as it is likely that there would be disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant Paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of that Act”

Resolved -   

That, pursuant to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) members of the press and public be excluded during consideration of item 44 below, as it was likely that there would be disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part  ...  view the full minutes text for item 55.

To consider appeals against the refusal of applications for the issue of discretionary parking permits.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report giving details of the background to the decisions to refuse applications for Discretionary Parking Permits from seventeen applicants, who had subsequently appealed against these decisions.

Resolved –

(1)     That, with regard to applications 1, 10, and 13, a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 56.