Sally Farley.

Agreed as correct.

Proposed by: Councillor D Cowell; Seconded by: Councillor M Pountney.

Urgent Additional Item

Churston Golf Course – Traffic Issue

·         Discussion with Community Partnership regarding Bascombe Road/Brixham Road – School children using this and it is very narrow and poses a danger to users.  All single carriageway no footpaths.  Considered unsuitable for large vehicles.   Councillor Mills believes there should be a weight restriction to stop the larger vehicles.

·         Councillor Pritchard requested a 6 ton ban along these roads.  It is believed that smaller delivery vehicles should be used.  Farmers have supported the proposal.  PC suggested any ban needs to be enforceable and therefore the Police should be consulted.

Proposed: A report following consultation with the Police should be prepared for the next TWP meeting.

Proposed: Councillor P Addis; Seconded: Councillor N Amil.

All in favour.

Members of public who requested to speak on the item:

-           Mr Cross

-           Mr M Clarke

-           Mr Dougherty

-           Mr Christian

-           Mr Brook

·         SH explained the purpose of the report and the options that could be considered.  Requires TWP to make a recommendation for a decision maker approval which will form part of the Revenue Budget Report (Fees & Charges) due at Council 6^th February 2013.

·         Report analyse the use and data from machines to feed into the assumptions on all the options.

Options:-

-     Both on-street and off-street

-     Commuter parking

-     Short stay/long stay

-     Seasonal

-     Permits/Residents passes.

Option 1

No change for 2013/14

Option 2

Recommended by officers – adjusted charges to meet a neutral budget position but taking on some of the concerns raised by industry/residents on-board.

Option 3

Option for lower priced parking which will estimate to lose £500k per

annum on assumptions.  How we collect data – each machine can

provide a full breakdown on the tickets issued for which time allocation and this is the data used to make the estimates.  Officers can use the historical knowledge and data from the past years.  Majority of tickets are sold for shorter time stays.

·         Mr Cross – Chairman of Chamber of Commerce – could not understand budget or budget impact.  Concerned on the refection on income and the pricing related to Exeter’s, urging Councillors to recommend we reduce pricing rates.

·         Mr Clarke – Distributed printed document “Welcome back to Torbay” (attached to minutes).  Recommending to the Mayor to take on this proposal as the alternative.

·         Mr Dougherty submitted a letter which was read out to the TWP (attached to minutes). 

·         Mr Christian – representing Babbacombe and St Marychurch Business Improvement District.  Concerned it is only a review on pricing and not a wider review.  A Full Parking Review needs wider consideration.  Consider option 2 may also have risks as does option 1 with inflation.  Recommends a wider review in future looking wider at all parking related elements – occupancy/use/overall policies.  There are prospects to make more money from the spaces per day.  Do not allow all day parking on-street.  Reduce car park charges for those using all day (Communities).

·         Mr Brooks – suggestions that were shared at formal meetings are not all noted or included.  But some of the ideas were not taken forward in the review.  Mr Brooks business – his customers did not buy the weekly tickets and go outside Torbay attractions which are cheaper - everyone lost money.  Holiday makers are going elsewhere.  Average time spent is under 2 hours at parking spaces.  Pay on exit is in few car parks.  Suggest all car parks are pay on exit.  Reduce car park charges to double the use.  Businesses can introduce a “thank you scheme” – particularly in Bid areas.  This would make us the most welcoming town in Devon. 

·         SH responded to some of the issues raised by public speakers.

·         Councillor Cowell thanked all those who contributed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 58.

·         PC proposed Option 2 following consultation with Community Partnership.  This option uses a cut into the park on the seaward side of the hedge.  Public meeting confirmed, also web based consultation supported Option 2 of the report.

·         Councillor Lewis thanked PC and the team for his work, and understanding and listening to the local people.  Supports the proposed option.

Recommendation:

·         As recommended – Option 2.

Proposed: Councillor Brooksbank and Seconded: Councillor Doggett.

All in favour.

·         PC advised recommendations in this proposal is that we set a policy for deciding which schools would benefit from reducing speed to 20 mph.  No funding is available in the current year but considers we have a strategy to allocate the priorities in the future.

·         Councillor Lewis welcomes report as the Children’s Strategic Lead.  Considers signs and reducing speeds can be considered at many schools.

·         Councillor Amil/Councillor Cowell supported the recommendation – must include design and signs at schools to be effective.

Recommendation:

Recommendation of adopting policy.

Proposed: Councillor Addis; Seconded: Councillor Doggett.

All in favour.

Verbal update – Town Hall Car Park.

·         PC provided a copy of plans for consideration as Iain Masters could not attend.  Request Iain Masters to report back when we have more detail on the proposals.

·         PC advised it is moving on and not much further to report at this stage. Full update to be provided at next meeting.

·         Currently on single carriageway which allowed a parking lane on the seaward side.  With the running lane on landward side.  Traffic is moving better.  If we make it permanent we need better engineering with better understanding on road layout for pedestrians.  Similar safety record.

·         Councillor Excell has viewed CCTV footage and has seen a number of near misses.  Accident had been viewed in this area of the dual carriageway.  Area would be slower if re-installed parking on both sides.

·         Councillor Cowell – Supported a review with Palm Court opening.

·         Councillor Addis – what is the cost of consultation. To reverse is £45k for structural changes but would be paid back from parking income.  Consultation would only require officer time.

·         PC advise safety record is similar for both options.

·         Councillor Excell advised we should do a site visit with a recommendation on taking forward consultation.

Recommendation:

·         Site visit and carry out consultation on single or dual carriageway road.

Proposed: Councillor Addis; Seconded: Councillor Pountney.

All in favour.

Recommendation on four schemes by LTB.  These are:-

-           Western Corridor

-           New Edginswell Railway station

-           Cycling Infrastructure

-           Torquay Gateway and Town Centre changes

·         PC explained these proposals and the benefits of the schemes.

·         Councillor Cowell – schemes need to be brought forward if possible concurrently.  Concerned on impact on timescales and the delays due to the Neighbourhood Plan process.

·         PC advised priorities are scored and all are equal in importance.  PC will consider all alternative funding options and bring scheme forward as appropriate. Some 106 Developer funding may be used to help contribute to future funding bids. 

Recommendation:-

Recommended as report.

Proposed: Councillor Cowell and Seconded Councillor Doggett.

All in favour.

Thursday 14^th March 2013, 4pm, Meadfoot Room.

Thursday 14^th March 2013, 4pm, Meadfoot Room.