A meeting of the Mid Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee will be held on the above date at 11.00 am at the Town Hall, Tiverton to consider the following matters.

P. NORREY

Chief Executive

A G E N D A

PART I - OPEN COMMITTEE

1. Apologies for Absence

2. Minutes of the meetings held on 12 March and 18 June 2012 (Page 5).

3. Items Requiring Urgent Attention

Items which in the opinion of the Chairman should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency.

4. Petition

Ms Samantha Bussell has a petition to present to the Chairman in relation to a road crossing at Leat Street in Tiverton.

In accordance with the County Council s Petition Scheme the petitioner should receive a letter or email within 15 working days of receipt of the petition indicating how it is planned to deal with it.

5. Wales and West Utilities: Essential Gas Mains Replacement in Gold Street, Tiverton

In accordance with Standing Orders Councillor Kevin Wilson has asked that this item be considered at this meeting. Head of Highways and Traffic Management to report on traffic management arrangements relating to gas main replacement in the centre of Tiverton, programmed to take approximately 10 weeks.

Electoral Divisions: Tiverton East and Tiverton West

6. Mill Street, Crediton

Head of Highways and Traffic Management to report on a short feasibility study into the potential for a new footway on the west side of Mill Street, which gives a preliminary estimate and examines the method of scheme delivery.

Electoral Division: Crediton Rural

7. Tiverton Eastern Extension

A copy of the presentation will be sent to Members prior to the meeting. Presentation by the Head of Planning, Transportation and Environment on the likely traffic impacts of the extension of the town and possible mitigation measures. A copy will be sent to Members prior to Committee.

Electoral Division: Tiverton East

8. Progress Report on Crediton and Tiverton Cycle Paths

Head of Highways and Traffic Management to report on the feasibility studies that have been undertaken by consultants and the future programme.

Electoral Division: Tiverton East and West and Crediton Rural

9. Control of hedges, verges and overhanging trees in the interests of safety

Head of Highways and Traffic Management to report on policy and practice.

Electoral Division: All in Mid Devon

10. County Policy for On Street Car Parking Charges

In accordance with Standing Orders the Chairman has asked that this item be considered at this meeting. Head of Highways and Traffic Management to report.

Electoral Division: All in Mid Devon

11. New Street Lighting Technical Update

In accordance with Standing Orders the Chairman has asked that this item be considered at this meeting. Head of Highways and Traffic Management to report.

Electoral Division: All in Mid Devon

12. Winter Resilience

Head of Highways and Traffic Management to report on progress of the developing winter resilience plans.

Electoral Division: All in Mid Devon

13. Actions Taken Under Delegated Powers

Report of the Head of Highways and Traffic Management (HTM/12/45 - text only | pdf HTM/12/45) (Page 11).

Electoral Division: Tiverton East, Willand and Uffculm

14. Administration of Claims Against DCC Highways for Damage to Vehicles etc.

In accordance with Standing Orders the Chairman has asked that this item be considered at this meeting and that Place Scrutiny Committee might be requested to undertake an investigation into this area. Chairman to report.

Electoral Division: All in Mid Devon

15. Items for Future Meetings

Members to raise items for consideration at a future meeting.

16. Date of Next Meeting

11 March 2013 at 11am.

PART II - ITEMS WHICH MAY BE TAKEN IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

Nil.

Members are reminded that Part II reports contain exempt information and should therefore be treated accordingly. They should not be disclosed or passed on to any other person(s).

Members are also reminded of the need to dispose of such reports carefully and are therefore invited to return them to the Committee Secretary at the conclusion of the meeting for disposal.

MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO SIGN THE ATTENDANCE REGISTER

Membership

Devon County Council Councillors Hannon (Chairman), Way (Vice-Chairman) Berry, Colthorpe, Lee and Radford Mid Devon District Council Councillors Wilson and Holloway

Declaration of Interests

Members are reminded that they must declare any interest they may have in any item to be considered at this meeting, prior to any discussion taking place on that item.

Access to Information

Any person wishing to inspect any minutes, reports or lists of background papers relating to any item on this agenda should contact Mr Wilkinson Exeter 01392 382255.

Internet

The agendas and minutes of the Mid Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee together with officers reports considered by the Committee are published on the Information Devon Website at:

Public Participation

Any member of the public resident in the administrative area of the County of Devon may make a presentation on any proposed traffic order being considered by the Committee. Any request to make a presentation must be given to the Chief Executive s Directorate, County Hall, Exeter by 12 noon on the third working day before the relevant meeting. For further information please contact Exeter 01392 382264.

Copies of this Agenda and/or Reports may be made available in other formats (e.g. large print, audio tape, Braille or other languages). Please contact the Information Centre on 01392 380101 for more information