Monday 31 October 2011

A meeting of the East Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee will be held on the above date at 9am at the Council Offices, Knowle, Sidmouth to consider the following matters.

P. NORREY

Chief Executive

A G E N D A

PART ONE OPEN COMMITTEE

1. Apologies

2. Election of Chairman

3. Election of Vice Chairman

4. Minutes of the meeting held on 28 March 2011, attached (Page 4).

5. Items Requiring Urgent Attention

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

MATTERS FOR DECISION

6. Blackhorse Lane to Clyst Honiton: Cycle Link

Report of the Head of Highways and Traffic Management (HTM/11/22 - text only | pdf HTM/11/22) attached (Page 6)

This report seeks approval to a package of works to complete further sections of a walking and cycling route from Exeter, via the new Redhayes Bridge over the M5 motorway, to Clyst Honiton and the new community at Cranbrook.

Electoral Division: Broadclyst Whimple

7. Clyst Honiton to Exeter Airport: Cycle Link

Report of the Head of Highways and Traffic Management (HTM/11/23 - text only | pdf HTM/11/23) attached

(Page 11). This report seeks approval to a proposed scheme to provide a cycle link from Clyst Honiton to Exeter Airport.

Electoral Division: Broadclyst Whimple

8. Shelly Road, Exmouth

In accordance with Standing Order 23(2), Councillor Eileen Wragg has asked that the Committee considers an update on the adoption of Shelly Road.

Head of Highways and Traffic Management to report

Electoral Division: Exmouth Littleham Town

9. Exmouth Seafront

In accordance with Standing Order 23(2), Councillor Eileen Wragg has asked that the Committee considers an update on camper vans parking on Exmouth Seafront.

Head of Highways and Traffic Management to report.

Electoral Division: Exmouth Littleham Town

10. Coronation Corner, Axmouth (item requested by Axmouth Parish Council)

In accordance with Standing Order 23(2), Councillor Jim Knight has asked that the Committee considers supporting a project to improve safety for pedestrians at Coronation Corner in Axmouth.

The proposal, which has been drawn up by DCC Highways, for the linking and improvement of the footway from the Village Hall to Coronation Corner, will enable pedestrians to walk safely on footways from Axmouth village to Seaton

Funding from the DCC Highways department budget is unavailable, but the Parish Council intend to put this project forward under the Local Project Fund of DCC.

Electoral Division: Axminster

MATTERS FOR INFORMATION

11. Dates of Future Meetings

The next meeting of this Committee is scheduled for Monday 26 March 2012, commencing at 9.00am. The Council's calendar of meetings may be found at:

http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/your_council/decision_making/meetings_calendar.htm

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 Bowden, Channon, Diviani, B Hughes, S Hughes, Knight, Moulding, Randall Johnson, Taylor, Wragg, Giles East Devon District Council:- Councillors Stott, Thomas and Twiss

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 Mrs Robison on Exeter 01392 383691

Internet

The agendas and minutes of the East Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee together with officers reports considered by the Committee are published on the Information Devon Website at:- http://www.devon-cc.gov.uk/dcc/committee/mingifs.html

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 Office of the Chief Executive, County Hall, Exeter by 12 noon on the third working day before the relevant meeting. For further information please contact Exeter 01392 383691.

Emergencies

In the event of the fire alarm sounding, leave the building immediately by the nearest available exit, following the fire exit signs. If doors fail to unlock press the Green breakglass next to the door. Do not stop to collect personal belongings, do not use the lifts, do not re-enter the building until told to do so.

Mobile Phones

Please switch off all mobile phones before entering the Committee Room or Council Chamber

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.