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.

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

To report to the Sub-Committee the receipt of a petition requesting the Council address alleged speeding and traffic volumes along Francis Street.

To report to the Sub-Committee the receipt of a petition requesting the Council to improve the safety of the entrances of Kenilworth Avenue and Monks Way, with requests for raised pedestrian crossings and waiting restrictions.

A report setting out the officer recommendations relating to the refined request to enable Reading Borough Council licenced private hire vehicles to use the Kings Road (outbound) bus lane.

A report seeking approval for officers to undertake statutory consultation/notice processes necessary to progress this scheme.

(a)       Objections to 2023A Programme

(b)       2023B Programme New Requests

A report informing the Sub-Committee of objections (including petitions) resulting from the statutory consultation for the agreed proposals that formed the 2023A programme and providing the list of new requests, for potential inclusion in the 2023B programme.

A report informing the Sub-Committee of objections resulting from the statutory consultation for the proposals agreed at the June 2023 Sub-Committee meeting.

A report providing the Sub-Committee with a summary of the digital parking permit trial and recommendations to implement a roll out of digital permits Boroughwide to include all permit types on 1 November 2023, except for visitor parking permits.

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”

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