·         RE passed IJ a plan for perusal from Cllr Haddock on behalf of the Churston residents which showed suggestions for the Windy Corner scheme.  It was agreed that this should be discussed at a future Executive Member Briefing as the scheme has already been approved. 

·         IJ advised that there is a significant phase coming up in the Western Corridor Improvement Scheme.

·         Tweenaway to Waterleat section is nearing completion.  Surfacing is to be completed by Christmas, but we are currently waiting for confirmation from the Signal Company as to when the signals for the crossing will be available.

·         Spruce Way to Churscombe Cross – temporary fencing and reptile screens are in place, tree clearance is under way.  Scheme has gone out to tender with contractor due to be appointed in January.  Road is due to be closed at the beginning of February until the end of March.  The full closure will allow for major earth works to take place to lower the level of the brow of the hill by approximately 1 metre.  Diversions will be in place with temporary vms signs.  There may be difficulties for a couple of months but on previous occasions that the road has been closed it has been chaotic for an initial few days whilst diversion routes become known.  The Contract will enable the contractor to work as many days as possible, with a suggestion to consider working weekends but this will be down to the Contractor to decide within his programme.  Once the road reopens works will continue through the Summer until Christmas 2017, but traffic should be kept moving, albeit under some periods of traffic control.

·         Brixham Road and Yalberton Road junction – design is currently being completed, with the scheme potentially starting in April 2017 to avoid closure of Kings Ash Road.

ID left the meeting

·         Windy Corner – planned to commence in Autumn 2017.  Currently waiting for a decision from the Planning Inspectorate with regard to the land swap.  This decision is expected within the next 3 months.

·         AB queried if the road closures will be advertised.  IJ confirmed that signs will be put out in advance together with the use of VMS.  A press release is also due to go out shortly.  It was suggested that the Community Partnerships should also be advised of these works.  It was agreed that information should be passed to Tracy Cabache for her to distribute to the relevant Community Partnerships.  

·         DS advised that she has been approached by retired and elderly residents in Warborough and Galmpton, who don’t like using the subway and have requested the installation of a crossing to the shops.  RE advised that this is not relevant to this meeting and requested DS to discuss this with MK for a future meeting.

·         ID queried if there will be parking restrictions on Marldon Road as part of the Western Corridor Scheme.  IJ advised that this detail has not been considered yet and that this will be looked at once the contractor is appointed.   It is not planned to take this facility away from residents unless there is a safety need or that they can be accommodated elsewhere. 

MM left the meeting.