A report providing the objection that has been received from Thames Valley Police and seeks the Sub-Committee’s approval to implement or otherwise, the scheme as recommended and advertised.

Further to minute 38 of the previous meeting, the Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report providing the objection that had been received following statutory consultation from Thames Valley Police for banned (right turn) movements at the junction of Abattoirs Road with Caversham Road.

In accordance with Section 100B (4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Chair had agreed that this item be considered as a matter of urgency in order to consider the objections that had been received from Thames Valley Police after the statutory notice of this meeting.

Appendix 1 to the report provided the drawing of the consulted design and appendix 2 provided the consultation feedback received from Thames Valley Police alongside officer recommendation. Thames Valley Police raised a number of points, including concern that drivers would disregard the no right turn movements, and this would be a safety issue that had the potential to increase personal injury collisions at the junction.  Officer’ position was that the proposal was not expected to have a negative road safety impact and sought to prohibit movements that could otherwise have a negative impact to road safety. If there were significant issues relating to motorists’ compliance, officer would consider what further physical measures could be provided.  

Resolved -   

(1)      That the report be noted;

(2)      That the scheme as advertised be implemented;

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