Issue - meetings

To consider supporting Windrush Valley Traffic Action Group (WiVTAG) in its campaign concerning the Burford Bridge 7.5t Experimental Traffic Regulation Order.

Consideration was given to a document from Witney Valley Traffic Action Group (WIVTAG) seeking support for their campaign regarding the impact on surrounding communities of the Burford Bridge 7.5t Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). It was noted that a presentation from WIVTAG had been received at the Traffic Advisory Committee.

During discussion Councillors acknowledged the impact on some of the parishes close to Burford of HGV movements. Members indicated they supported the aims of the group ‘in principle. However in respect of Witney it was considered that it may be premature to offer support at this stage until data was available from Oxfordshire County Council on the impact of the TRO on HGV traffic in Witney.

Resolved:

That, Witney Town Council, whilst supporting the wider aims of the group, does not commit support at this stage until data on the trial traffic order has been considered and the impact, if any, on Witney has been established.