Agenda and minutes

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To consider and approve the minutes of the meeting held on 28 November 2016.

The minutes of the meeting held on 28 November 2016 were submitted, approved and signed by the Chairman. 

Folkestone Central cycle routes phase 3 – a brief update was provided by Pauline Rockett, KCC District Manager.  ‘Walk, Talk, and Build’ to be part of the scheme along with proposed dropped kerbs and isolated surfaces.  A response had been given to Councillor McKenna as requested. 

Parkfield Road (removal of utility cabinet) – The Board expressed displeasure at the lack of progress with UKPN to disconnect.  It was reported that there is no further development, this matter has now been delegated to a senior KCC officer, Wendy Bousted, who has been in direct contact with Councillor McKenna. 

Report JTB/16/08 outlines the areas where restrictions would help to improve traffic flow, safety margins and resolve parking problems.

Report JTB/16/08 outlined the areas where restrictions will help to improve traffic flow, safety margins and resolve parking problems. 

David Petcher, Highway Engineer for Shepway District Council was in attendance to answer any relevant questions. 

·         Prohibition of waiting at any time.  The Cherry Pickers Public House – Members commented that although the report mentioned this site allocated for residential development, planning permission had not been given and this property is still a licensed premises.  Members were in agreement that the parking restrictions requested should, however, be granted. 

·         Footway Parking Ban.  Seabrook Road – Members noted that there is a similar problem at Horn Street/Seabrook Road junction and suggested this is considered prior to the next board meeting.  Generally members were in agreement that this is a district wide problem especially when vehicles park too close to corners and junctions.  A suggestion was made that this could be included in the statutory consultation.

The Chairman reminded members that obstructions can be reported to the Police. 

Comments were made that in some areas roads are not wide enough to allow parking and the alternative is to park on the footway.  Introducing a ban on footway parking could mean a loss of spaces and displacement generally.   It was advised that this impact would be considered in the statutory consultation.  

·         Prohibition of waiting by Motor Caravans.  Councillor McKenna raised the question of motor caravans owned by residents.  Fred Miller, Transportation Manager, responded that the proposed restriction would apply regardless. 

The Chairman encouraged and welcomed the Board to make comments to him with regard to the Proposed Parking Restrictions by email as he is the Cabinet member for Transport and Commercial. 

Resolved:

That the Board considers and agrees Report JTB/16/08 and the following actions:

A)   Develop proposals for statutory consultations with all persons likely to be affected during the new financial year, keeping in mind the additional comments made by the Board with regard to Footway Parking Ban. 

B)   Implement restrictions as outlined, subject to statutory consultations. 

Report JTB/16/09 updates Members on the identified schemes approved for construction in 2016/17.

Report JTB/16/09 updated Members on the identified schemes approved for construction in 2016/17.

Members noted the following:

·         Appendix B – Drainage. A261 Hythe Road, these works have now been completed. 

·         Appendix C – Street Lighting. The Stade, these works are nearing completion and Pauline Rockett (KCC District Manager) will update at next board meeting.  Councillor Mrs Wallace requested that she is contacted directly. 

·         Appendix D2 – Local Growth Fund. Cycle Routes.  Councillor Peall asked for copies of these works.  Pauline Rockett to provide

Members noted concerns with regard to the Folkestone Central Bridge and road/rail links in respect of the construction of the High Speed rail link.  It was suggested that Network Rail are invited to the next Board meeting to discuss issues surrounding this. 

Resolved:

That report JTB/16/09 be received and noted.