Present:

Devon County Council

Councillors Fowler, Greenslade, Haywood, Tucker and Yabsley.

North Devon Council

Councillors Chugg and Manuel

Apologies

Councillors Cann, Davis and Jenkins (DCC) and Crabb (NDC)

*57 Election of Chairman

Councillor Fowler was elected Chairman for the ensuing year.

*58 Election of Vice-Chairman

Councillor Tucker was elected Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year.

*59 Minutes

(a) Confirmation

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 25 March 2008 be signed as a correct record.

(b) Matters Arising:

(i) Minute *51 - Capital Drainage Programme 2007/08 - North Devon

The Area Engineer (North) reported that good progress was being made on the implementation of drainage schemes and that the programme should be completed by September 2008. He responded to issues raised by members on individual schemes/drainage problems.

(ii) Minute *54 Traffic Issues in Braunton

The Area Engineer (North) reported on progress on the delivery of the Braunton Community Travel Plan and the feasibility study regarding a Park and Ride scheme.

(iii) Minute *55 - Parking Problems, Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple

The Area Engineer (North) indicated that discussions were still taking place and that he would report back to the next meeting.

*60 Devon on the Move

Devon Local Transport Plan - Scheme for Formal Approval

Proposed Junction Improvement at Taw Vale, Barnstaple

The Committee considered a report by the Area Engineer (North) (EEC/08/165/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/08/165/HQ) seeking scheme approval for traffic management works at Taw Vale, Barnstaple.

The scheme entailed the construction of a mini-roundabout at the junction of Taw Vale and Litchdon Street, splitter islands on the approaches in Taw Vale and the introduction of permanent signing at the junction. It would complete the works needed to support the major traffic management changes within the town centre and the one way traffic restriction in Litchdon Street introduced under the Strand/Square enhancement scheme by providing a facility for vehicles to turn.

Further to recommendation (b) in the report, the Area Engineer (North) reported that no response had been received from the frontagers of Taw Vale to the consultation on the scheme.

It was MOVED by Councillor Greenslade, SECONDED by Councillor Haywood and

RESOLVED

(a) that the results of the consultation with the frontagers of Taw Vale be noted;

(b) that the construction of the scheme shown on plan no. EATS(N)415-03-00 displayed at the meeting at an estimated cost of 75,500 be approved.

*61 Devon on the Move

Devon Local Transport Plan

Proposed Cycleway, Power Station Lane, Yelland, Fremington

The Committee considered a report by the Area Engineer (North) (EEC/08/167/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/08/167/HQ) seeking approval for a new cycleway/footway scheme along the private road which served as an access to the former power station at the above location.

The proposed cycleway/footway would provide a link to the National Cycle Network Tarka Trail from the B3233 at West Yelland. The land involved had been dedicated to the County Council as part of a Section 106 agreement. It was pointed out that the route ran along the eastern verge of the private road rather than its western side as indicated in the report.

Members raised issues relating to the cost of the scheme and procurement arrangements which the Area Engineer (North) said he would follow up.

It was MOVED by Councillor Greenslade, SECONDED by Councillor Tucker and

RESOLVED

(a) that the scheme shown on drawing number EATS(N) 419/10 be approved at an estimated cost of 115,000;

(b) that a planning application be made for the scheme as a County Matter.

*62 Dates for Future Meetings

The Committee noted the following:

Next Meeting:

Thursday 25 September 2008

Subsequent Meetings:

Tuesday 2 December 2008

Tuesday 24 March 2009.

all 11.00am at Barnstaple Civic Centre.

*DENOTES DELEGATED MATTER WITH POWER TO ACT

The meeting started at 11.00am and finished at 12.05pm

The Minutes of the North Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee are published on the County Council s Website at:-