The Minutes of the meeting of 11 September 2019 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Further to Minute 18, the meeting requested confirmation of the recorded decision to remove of the proposed speed calming measures on Albert Road (Caversham Ward) from the list of schemes.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22.

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.

Questions on the following matters were submitted, and answered by the Lead Councillor for Strategic Environment Planning and Transport on behalf of the Chair:

To report to the Sub-Committee the receipt of a petition asking the Council to not introduce parking permits on the Hexham Road Estate.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the receipt of a petition asking the Council not to introduce parking permits on the Hexham Road Estate.

The petition read as follows:

‘We, the residents on the Hexham Road Estate, do not support parking permits  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24a

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

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the receipt of a petition from residents, asking the Council to introduce a zebra crossing, near St Josephs College, on Upper Redlands Road.

The petition read as follows:

‘We, the undersigned, petition Reading Borough Council to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24b

A report in response to a petition, submitted to the Sub-Committee on 11 September 2019, requesting the reinstatement of a pelican crossing on Wokingham Road near Palmer Park.

Further to Minute 14(b) of the previous meeting, the Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report in response to a petition that had requested the reinstatement of a pelican crossing on Wokingham Road near Palmer Park.  Photographs of the Wokingham Road parallel crossing were attached to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 25.

To report to the Sub-Committee the findings of the petition requesting that the Council re-gravel Wardle Avenue with the correct materials as compensation for the road closure on Armour Hill.

Further to Minute 14(c), the Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report informing the Sub-Committee on the findings of the petition requesting that the Council re-gravel Wardle Avenue with the correct materials as compensation for the road closure on Armour Hill.

The report explained that Wardle  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.

A report informing the Sub-Committee of comments and objections received to the advertised Traffic Regulation Order, which proposed the reversal of the one-way system on Silchester Road and Faircross Road.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report informing the Sub-Committee of comments and objections that had been received to the advertised Traffic Regulation Order, which proposed the reversal of the one-way system on Silchester Road and Faircross Road.  The objections, supportive statements and comments that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.

A report asking the Sub-Committee to review the comments received in respect of the Portway Close proposal and conclude the outcome of this proposal.

Further to Minute 16 of the previous meeting, the Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report asking the Sub-Committee to review the comments that had been received in respect of the Portway Close proposal, part of the 2019A programme, that had been deferred from the previous  ...  view the full minutes text for item 28.

A report providing the Sub-Committee with the results of the statutory consultation that has been undertaken, which proposed management of the car park (including charges) by Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) at Palmer Park.

Further to Minute 17 of the previous meeting, the Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report providing the Sub-Committee with the results of the statutory consultation that had been undertaken, which proposed management of the car park (including charges) by Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) at Palmer  ...  view the full minutes text for item 29.

A report providing the Sub-Committee with an opportunity to consider the implementation of ‘Area 2’ of the East Reading area Resident Permit Parking Scheme.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report providing the Sub-Committee with an opportunity to consider the implementation of ‘Area 2’ of the East Reading area Resident Permit Parking Scheme.  The objections that had been received to the statutory consultation on the Area 2 scheme were  ...  view the full minutes text for item 30.

A report providing the Sub-Committee with concept designs for requested traffic management schemes that have received funding from local Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report providing the Sub-Committee with concept designs for requested traffic management schemes that had received funding from local Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions.  The concept scheme designs were attached to the report at Appendix 1.

The report explained that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 31.

A report to the Sub-Committee on the review of the traffic management measures associated with proposed new accesses on Christchurch Road and Vicarage Road relating to the development works to The Abbey School.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on a review of the traffic management measures associated with proposed new accesses on Christchurch Road and Vicarage Road relating to the development works to The Abbey School.  The Christchurch Road/Vicarage Road location and restriction plan was attached  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.

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 34 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 33.

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 her decisions to refuse applications for Discretionary Parking Permits from a total of 57 applicants, who had subsequently appealed against these decisions.

Resolved -

(1)         That, with regard to applications 11, 16,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 34.