Councillor A Faulkner

Councillor I Doggett

Agreed.

Members recommended that the Traffic Regulation order is advertised for an increase in bus size to 7.4m.  The Traffic Regulation order is to be introduced to remove parking on Cockington Lane adjacent to the Almshouses.  That disabled bays be introduced in the area of the Almshouses and Torbay Council to investigate residents parking in the area of Cockington Lane to the north of the Almshouses.  That if no objections are received, the Order to be implemented. Members requested that the bus operator be approached about considering using the one way system for the bus route.

Members requested all future traffic and parking issues are taken to the Cockington with Chelston Community Partnership.

Removed from Agenda. To be considered at the People (Communities) Policy Development Group, before being presented at a future meeting of this group. Hele’s Angel’s to be advised of the delay and reasons for this.

Mrs Rainbird presented to the group in support of the option to change the traffic flows in Torre to encourage more trade for those travelling into the bay.

Members recommended:

·        that the traffic flow data originally used in the report was updated to reflect the current traffic movements.

·        To check the costing of reversing the traffic in Torre, to ensure this is accurate and a true reflection of the minimum requirements needed.

·        To review the usage of Brunswick Square car park within the review.

·        To consider the implications including details of the land acquisition required in reversing the scheme including estimated costs.

·        To consult with local residents and traders including the community partnership and to reflect their views in the report.

A revised report is to be presented to the Transport Working Party at a future meeting.

Members approved the recommendation as outlined in the report, however as part of the consultation with the community, a two week trial will be carried out and that advice be sought from the Clifton with Maidenway Community

Partnership.

Members further recommended that Environmental Health undertake an air quality survey during the trial period.

Members approved the recommendation set out in the report that the scheme is to be implemented and relevant Traffic Regulation Orders be advertised and if no objections are received to be implemented,  Officer to consider an additional scheme in the area of Derrell Road.

Members approved the recommendations within the report that the Traffic Regulation Order be implemented as advertised.

PC issued copies of the Winter Maintenance Plan for 2011/12 to the Group and outlined that the Winter Maintenance programme is scheduled to commence on 17 October 2011.

17^th November 2011, 4.00pm

Tuesday 18^th October 2011, at 12 Noon in the Meadfoot Room

Thursday 17^th November 2011, at 4.00 p.m. in the Meadfoot Room