Agenda and minutes

Venue: Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Reading

Contact: Richard Woodford - Committee Services  Email: richard.woodford@reading.gov.uk

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Items
No. Item

1.

Chair's Annoucements

Minutes:

Councillor Lanzoni opened the meeting by thanking Councillor Ayub for his time as Chair and by welcoming the new Councillors to the Sub-Committee.

2.

Declarations of Interest

Minutes:

Councillor Barnett-Ward declared an interest in item 6 on the grounds that one of her children would be attending the River Academy School in September 2024.

3.

Minutes of previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 145 KB

Minutes:

The Minutes of the meeting of 6 March 2024 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

4.

Petitions pdf icon PDF 150 KB

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

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Minutes:

(a)       Petition – Request for Traffic Management on St Peters Hill and Church Road, Caversham

The Sub-Committee received a report on the receipt of a petition requesting that the Council take measures to enhance access to Caversham Court Gardens and St Peter’s Church, primarily a speed limit reduction on St  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

5.

Waiting Restriction Review Programme pdf icon PDF 175 KB

(a)       Objections to 2023B Programme

(b)       2024A Programme Proposals for Statutory Consultation

A report informing the Sub-Committee of objections resulting from the statutory consultation for the agreed proposals that formed the 2023B programme and seeking approval for officers to undertake statutory consultation for recommended new/alterations to waiting restrictions as part of the 2024A programme.

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Minutes:

The Sub-Committee received a report informing them of objections that had resulted from the statutory consultation for the agreed proposals that had formed the 2023B Waiting Restriction Review Programme.  The report also sought approval to carry out statutory consultation for recommended new/alterations to waiting restrictions as part of the 2024A  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

6.

Cycle Forum Notes pdf icon PDF 128 KB

A report informing the Sub-Committee of the discussion and actions arising from the Cycle Forum held on 29 February 2024 and to receive a copy of the meeting notes.

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Minutes:

The Sub-Committee received a report informing them of the discussion and actions that had arisen from the Cycle Forum that had been held on 29 February 2024.  A copy of the notes was attached to the report at Appendix 1.

The report explained that the Cycle Forum met at the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

7.

Proposals for a Pedestrian Crossing and School Keep Clear Markings - Richfield Avenue pdf icon PDF 135 KB

A report seeking the Sub-Committee’s approval for officers to undertake statutory consultation/notice processes necessary to progress the Tiger Crossing and parking restriction alteration elements of the scheme for a pedestrian crossing and school Keep Clear markings on Richfield Avenue.

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Minutes:

The Sub-Committee received a report that sought approval for officers to carry out statutory consultation/notice processes necessary to progress the Tiger Crossing and parking restriction alteration elements of the scheme for a pedestrian crossing and school keep clear markings on Richfield Avenue.  The scheme design was attached to the report  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

8.

Exbourne Road School Street Scheme pdf icon PDF 156 KB

A report seeking the Sub-Committee’s approval to make an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order for the implementation of a School Street scheme on Exbourne Road serving Geoffrey Field Junior School, Geoffrey Field Infant School and Christ the King Roman Catholic Primary School.

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Minutes:

The Sub-Committee received a report that sought approval to make an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order for the implementation of a School Street Scheme on Exbourne Road.  This would serve three schools, Geoffrey Field Junior School, Geoffrey Field Infant School and Christ the King Roman Catholic Primary School, with over 950  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

9.

Oxford Road Eastbound Bus Lane Revocation - Statutory Consultation Results pdf icon PDF 170 KB

A report informing the Sub-Committee of objections and other feedback received during the statutory consultation undertaken on the revocation of the eastbound bus lane on Oxford Road between 816 Oxford Road and Tidmarsh Street.  This revocation is needed to enable the new westbound lane to be introduced in line with the approved Bus Service Improvement Plan programme.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Further to Minute 49 of the previous meeting, the Sub-Committee received a report informing them of objections and other feedback that had been received during the statutory consultation that had been carried out on the revocation of the eastbound bus lane on Oxford Road, between 816 Oxford Road and Tidmarsh  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

10.

A33 Rose Kiln Lane Speed Limit - Results Statutory Consultation pdf icon PDF 181 KB

A report informing the Sub-Committee of objections and other feedback received during the statutory consultation regarding the implementation of traffic restrictions in the form of a speed reduction between the Berkeley Avenue overbridge and 29 Rose Kiln Lane in both directions to 30 mph.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Further to Minute 5 of the meeting held on 14 June 2023, the Sub-Committee received a report informing them of objections and other feedback that had been received during the statutory consultation regarding the implementation of traffic restrictions in the form of a speed reduction between the Berkeley Avenue overbridge  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

11.

Upper Redlands Road-Results Statutory Consultation pdf icon PDF 164 KB

A report informing the Sub-Committee of objections and other feedback received during the statutory consultation on the implementation of improved crossing facilities on Upper Redlands Road and recommending the implementation of the scheme.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Further to Minute 48 of the previous meeting, the Sub-Committee received a report informing them of objections on the results and other feedback that had been received during the statutory consultation and recommending the implementation of the scheme as detailed in the report.  A copy of the results of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.

12.

Exclusion of Press and Public

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”

Minutes:

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 12 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 12.

13.

Applications for Discretionary Parking Permits

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

 

Minutes: