The Community Area Manager will provide a summary of current community issues and the area board will agree those to be closed.
It is recommended that the following 5 issues are closed:
The Area Board is asked to consider 7 new issues and decide whether they should be referred to the Community Area Transport Group (CATG) as follows:
Minutes:
Miranda Gilmour explained changes to the report regarding issues recommended for closure and referral.
Regarding the recommended closure of Issue 2172 it was heard that although it would be closed due to financial issues, it should still be noted as an issue within the community. It was also noted that Councils can remove untaxed vehicles from highways. Richard Mortimer was given as a contact for informing the Local Authority of untaxed vehicles within the area.
It was noted that referrals to the CATG needed to be more selective as resources to deal with them were limited.
Issue 3956 was not referred to the CATG as the money was not available to do so. It was noted that the money should come out of the developer’s contribution from housing developments in the area.
Issue 3932 was described as a conflict as the number of streetlights switched on at night was trying to be reduced. It was recommended that a quote be given for this rather than sending it to the CATG.
In regards to a death on the stretch of highway between Kemble to Chelworth, a coroner’s report was being awaited. It was explained that the position of Cabinet member for highways allows the member to view the coroner’s report in relation to possible highways related deaths. This was to avoid kneejerk reactions as there were a number of factors which can lead to accidents. Wiltshire Council had a good history of responding to coroner’s reports which cite highway related factors.
Resolved
To close the following issues and take on views regarding Issue 2172:
· Issue 3761 – Ashton Keynes parish council requested ‘Pedestrians crossing’ signs at crossing of B4696 and Thames Path. CATG considered there were already sufficient signs in the vicinity.
· Issue 3560 – Junction B4040 Malmesbury to Tetbury Road at Shipton Moyne Road. CATG felt that fencing had been installed but removal of hedges was likely to increase traffic speed, so not advised. There is no evidence of accidents at this junction.
· Issue 3403 – Speeding through Milbourne Village. Metro counts have been undertaken and CSW group are now in operation. 30mph roundels at terminal points have also been installed in encourage vehicles to reduce their speed.
· Issue 2660 – Drainage issues Reeds Farm. Alleviation of this problem needs to be addressed through any future development of adjacent land. The town council and local residents need to respond to planning applications at the appropriate time.
· Issue 2172 – Parking in Cross Hayes by Hyams Garage – There appears to be no enthusiasm to pursue this issue.
To recommend for referral to the Community Area Transport Group (CATG):
· Issue 3973 HGV concerns on Pound Hill (agreed with addition of a HGV sign).
· Issue 3963 – Pavement from water tower roundabout down Holloway Hill, Malmesbury.
· Issue 3962 – Request for a dropped kerb at the junction of Filands Road and Tetbury Hill.
· Issue 3926 - Traffic speed on B4042 in Brinkworth (agreed pending results of a householder cutting down a hedge and a metro count)
· Issue 3897 - Pedestrian safety concerns at bottom of Swindon Road, Malmesbury.
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