Agenda and minutes

Venue: Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Reading

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

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23.

Declarations of Interest

Minutes:

Councillor Ayub declared an interest in item 28 on the grounds that he owned a hackney carriage.

24.

Minutes of previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 125 KB

Minutes:

The Minutes of the meeting of 14 September 2022 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

25.

Questions from Members of the Public and Councillors pdf icon PDF 63 KB

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.

Minutes:

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

Questioner

Subject

Councillor White

Tackling Speeding on Northumberland Avenue

(The full text of the question and reply was made available on the Reading Borough Council website).  ...  view the full minutes text for item 25.

26.

Petitions

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

26a

Petition - Controlled Pedestrian Crossing at Henley Road/Prospect Street/Westfield Road pdf icon PDF 93 KB

To report to the Sub-Committee the receipt of a petition requesting the Council to install pedestrian crossing facilities at the locally named ‘Last Crumb’ junction (the junction of Henley Road, Prospect Street, Peppard Road and Westfield Road).

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the receipt of a petition, asking the Council requesting the Council to install pedestrian crossing facilities at the locally named ‘Last Crumb’ junction (the junction of Henley Road, Prospect Street, Peppard Road and Westfield Road). The petition  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26a

26b

Petition - Request to Urgently Review Safety at Henley Road/Caversham Lakes Access Road Junction pdf icon PDF 92 KB

To report to the Sub-Committee the receipt of a petition requesting the Council to undertake a safety review and to take immediate steps to improve the safety at the junction of Henley Road, Caversham Park Road and ‘Caversham Lakes’ access road.

Minutes:

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the receipt of a petition, requesting the Council to undertake a safety review and to take immediate steps to improve the safety at the junction of Henley Road, Caversham Park Road and ‘Caversham Lakes’ access road.  The  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26b

27.

Petition Update - Kendrick Court inclusion in Resident Permit Parking scheme pdf icon PDF 95 KB

A report providing the Sub-Committee with an update to the petition reported submitted to the September 2022 Traffic Management Sub-Committee, following the receipt of further information from the lead petitioner.

Minutes:

Further to Minute 16(b) of the previous meeting, the Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report providing an update to the petition on resident parking permit eligibility for Kendrick Court following the receipt of further information from the lead petitioner.  The report also set out the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.

28.

Petition Update - Private Hire access to Kings Road & Duke Street Bus Lanes pdf icon PDF 90 KB

A report providing the Sub-Committee with an update to the petition presented at the September 2022 Traffic Management Sub-Committee, following the receipt of further information from the lead petitioner.

Minutes:

Further to Minute 16(a) of the previous meeting, the Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report providing an update to the petition for private hire vehicle use of Kings Road and Duke Street following the receipt of further information form the lead petitioner.  The report recommended  ...  view the full minutes text for item 28.

29.

Requests for Traffic Management Measures pdf icon PDF 85 KB

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.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Executive Director for 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 measure that had either been previously reported, or those that would not typically  ...  view the full minutes text for item 29.

30.

Evaluation of Local 15% CIL Scheme - Redlands Traffic Calming pdf icon PDF 116 KB

A report providing the Sub-Committee with a summary of the findings following the delivery of the measures in 2021 to improve motorist compliance with the 20mph zone restrictions in specific locations within Redlands Ward and Katesgrove Ward and the undertaking of comparative speed surveys and independent Road Safety Audit.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Executive Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report providing the Sub-Committee with a summary of the findings following delivery of the measures in 2021 to improve motorist compliance with the 20mph zone restrictions in specific locations within Redlands Ward and Katesgrove Ward and the undertaking of comparative  ...  view the full minutes text for item 30.

31.

Cycle Forum Minutes pdf icon PDF 68 KB

A report informing the Sub-Committee of the discussions and actions from the Cycle Forum held on 2 August 2022.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report informing the Sub-Committee of the discussion and actions from the Cycle Forum that had been held in August 2022.  The Cycle Forum Notes from the 2 August 2022 meeting were appended to the report.

Resolved –    That the minutes from  ...  view the full minutes text for item 31.

32.

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 33 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 32.

33.

Applications for Discretionary Parking Permits

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

 

Minutes: