A report seeking the Sub-Committee’s approval for Officers to undertake statutory consultation for banned right turn movements at the junction of Abattoirs Road with Caversham Road.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking approval for Officers to undertake statutory consultation for banned (right turn) movements at the junction of Abattoirs Road with Caversham Road.  The report explained that with the imminent closure of the NCP Garrard Street car park, the intention was to make Cattle Market car park more accessible. This would entail a proposed vehicle entrance from Caversham Road via Abattoirs Road. Consequently, there was a need to manage turning movements at the junction whilst maintaining road safety.

Resolved -   

(1)      That the report be noted;

(2)      That the Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to undertake a statutory consultation in accordance with the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996, for banned right turn movements at the junction of Abattoirs Road with Caversham Road;

(3)      That subject to no objections being received, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to make the Traffic Regulation Order;

(4)      That any objection(s) received following the statutory advertisement be reported to a future meeting of the Sub-Committee;

(5)      That the Head of Transport, in consultation with the appropriate Lead Councillor, be authorised to make minor changes to the proposals;

(6)      That no public enquiry be held into the proposal.