Councillor Darren Cowell (represented by Cllr James)

Councillor Amil

·      Agreed

·      Proposed by: Cllr Addis

·      Seconded by Cllr  Doggett

Mr Peter Rainbird gave a presentation to the Transport Working Party requesting a flashing VAS sign, a reduction in speed limit and a sign warning of the bend on Teignmouth Road, Torquay.

Cllr Addis spoke in favour of the proposals.

Recommendation: To be considered as part of the road safety initiatives priorities at the next meeting of the TWP.

Proposed by:          Cllr Addis

Seconded by:          Cllr Doggett

In favour:      All

Patrick Carney presented the report highlighting the comments received and shown in Appendix 2.

Recommendation:  As identified in section 2.1 of the report.

Proposed by:          Cllr Brooksbank

Seconded by:          Cllr James

In favour:      All

Patrick Carney presented the report outlining the proposals and highlighting the feedback received and shown in Appendix 2.

Recommendation: As outlined in Section 2.1 of the report, however, officers to write to residents to explain the technical reasons for the parking restrictions.

Proposed by:          Cllr Brooksbank

Seconded by:          Cllr Addis

In Favour:     All

Patrick Carney gave an overview of the results highlighting that Road Traffic collision figures had increased in almost all road user areas for 2013.

Members  noted the contents of the report.

Patrick Carney presented the report outlining that the improvements had led to a 50% reduction in journey time on all arms of the junction.

Cllr Addis stated that officers should be complimented on the scheme as it had delivered real benefits.

Recommendation: That additional parking restrictions be advertised and officers to write to residents to ask if they would use the potential residents parking area.

Proposed by:          Cllr Poutney

Seconded by:          Cllr Doggett

In favour:      All

Cllr Brooksbank asked for the item to be deferred.  Whilst he accepted that all groups had had the opportunity to respond the Community Partnership had not been able to respond and would like more time.

Recommendation: That the item is deferred until the next meeting.

Proposed by:          Cllr Brooksbank

Seconded by:          Cllr Addis

In favour:      All

Patrick Carney presented the report highlighting the results of the consultation.

Mr Tansey spoke in favour of changing the road back to the original layout.  Cllr Excell spoke in favour of changing the road back as the Ward Councillor.

Recommendation: That funding should be identified to allow the road to be put back to its original design.

Proposed by:          Cllr Addis

Seconded by:          Cllr Poutney

In favour:      All

Sally Farley gave an update to the Working Party on the Local Transport Board potential bids.  Sally Farley highlighted that the schemes are on the website and subject to public consultation at this time.

Members noted the comments and continued to support the schemes.

Cllr Excell asked if Members would consider a trial whereby the Northern Section of the Esplanade could be open for the summer.

Recommendation: That Officers consider a trial layout, whereby the Northern Section of the Esplanade at Paignton Seafront is open to traffic from the 1^st July until the 14^th September.

Proposed:    Cllr Addis

Seconded:   Cllr Brooksbank

In favour:      2

Against:        Nil

Abstention: 3

25^th July 2013, 4.00pm

25^th July 2013, 4.00pm, Meadfoot Room