Agenda item

To receive consultation documents on a traffic calming scheme at The Leys Recreation Ground and consider a response, if appropriate.

The Committee received and  considered the correspondence from Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) in respect of the Proposed Traffic Calming scheme for The Leys.

Members discussed the details of the scheme and were concerned to see that there was no provision for traffic calming around the crossing area from the St Mary’s church footpath across to the central footpath through The Leys, particularly as the OCC Notice mentioned the reason for the calming was to improve pedestrian safety.

Members were also advised that Windrush Bike Project had raised concerns about the provision of sufficient space either side of the calming ‘cushions’  suitable for the width of a tricycle.

Resolved:

1.      That, the OCC consultation be noted and,

2.      That, a response is submitted suggesting the inclusion of a cushion to be positioned by the pedestrian crossing area and,

3.      That,  Witney Town Councils supports the Windrush Bike Project’s comments regarding sufficient space for bikes and trikes to navigate to the side of the calming cushions.