Recommendation: that in addition to the recommendations approved on
1 June 2023 (Minute *59 (and Decision notice 4)), to include:-
(c) the relaxation of the aforementioned traffic order to remove the prohibition and facilitate access of vehicles over 10m or 32’6.”
The approval on 1 June 2023 was as follows:-
RESOLVED:
(a) that the making and sealing of the Traffic Regulation Orders introducing a 20mph zone, restricting vehicular traffic and amending waiting, parking and loading in the Queen Street Area, Newton Abbot, as shown in Appendix 1 of Report (CET/23/36) be approved; and
(b) that the relaxation of the aforementioned Traffic Regulation Orders to provide an additional loading bay at the western end of Queen Street, Newton Abbot, as shown indicatively in Appendix 2 of Report (CET/23/36) be approved.
(Note: due to the anticipated cost, scheme approval for construction to be sought from Cabinet, July 2023).
The full minute is available at Agenda for Teignbridge Highways and Traffic Orders Committee on Thursday, 1st June, 2023, 2.15 pm - Democracy in Devon
Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport to report.
(Electoral Division: Newton Abbot North)
Decision:
It was MOVED by Councillor Dewhirst, SECONDED by Councillor Bullivant and RESOLVED
that in addition to the recommendations approved on 1 June 2023, Minute *59 (and Decision notice 4)), to include:-
(c) the relaxation of the aforementioned traffic order to remove the prohibition and facilitate access of vehicles over 10m or 32’6” to Queen Street.
Minutes:
(District and/or Town Councillors N Yabsley, J Taylor, P Parker, A Macgregor, M Ryan, L Mullone, A Hall and R Dawes attended in accordance with SO25(2) and spoke against this matter, expressing concerns around public consultation and proceeding with proposals.
The Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport reported on the Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) to support this scheme funded by significant Government investment (Future High Street Fund), which aimed to provide an attractive, safe and improved pedestrian environment, supported by reducing the number of vehicle movements. The main TROs were agreed by this Committee on 1 June 2023, with the design and construction of the scheme then approved by Cabinet (12 July 2023). However following recent business feedback and developments regarding access for large HGVs and articulated lorries delivering to the shops and businesses, the Officer recommendation now before Members relaxed the TRO to remove the prohibition and facilitate access of vehicles over 10m or 32’6” to Queen Street.
The approval on 1 June 2023 was as follows:-
RESOLVED:
(a) that the making and sealing of the Traffic Regulation Orders introducing a 20mph zone, restricting vehicular traffic and amending waiting, parking and loading in the Queen Street Area, Newton Abbot, as shown in Appendix 1 of Report (CET/23/36) be approved; and
(b) that the relaxation of the aforementioned Traffic Regulation Orders to provide an additional loading bay at the western end of Queen Street, Newton Abbot, as shown indicatively in Appendix 2 of Report (CET/23/36) be approved.
(Note: due to the anticipated cost, scheme approval for construction to be sought from Cabinet, July 2023).
The full minute was available for information at Agenda for Teignbridge Highways and Traffic Orders Committee on Thursday, 1st June, 2023, 2.15 pm - Democracy in Devon
The local County Councillor supported the new recommendation. The feedback he had received following his own consultation and engagement with the local community and others was generally much more positive than that suggested by the additional speakers at the Committee today and aimed to address falling footfall, enhancing the town.
Members’ discussion included:-
-Committee Members had noted the County Council’s consultation results as discussed at the 1 June 2023 meeting, the feedback received, that Cabinet had approved the scheme, as well as the contrary views expressed by the additional speakers today. In now considering the TROs further, this was for an amendment to the TROs following further engagement and representations received and almost all Members were supportive; and
-One Member spoke against the current scheme and Officer recommendation, referring to her concerns around public consultation and the views of stakeholders and others she had received which differed from the County Council’s consultation, including that proposals could result in additional costs to businesses, making them unviable. She requested that the scheme be paused for a further full consultation with residents and traders;
It was MOVED by Councillor Dewhirst, SECONDED by Councillor Bullivant and RESOLVED
that in addition to the recommendations approved on 1 June 2023, Minute *59 (and Decision notice 4)), to include:-
(c) the relaxation of the aforementioned traffic order to remove the prohibition and facilitate access of vehicles over 10m or 32’6” to Queen Street.