To receive notices of motion under standing order 11.
(1) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Jim Halliday, seconded by Jeannette Halliday
The Council notes that the Oxfordshire County Council is currently considering installing an extra pedestrian crossing in Ock Street, Abingdon and moving the location of the existing crossing in Marcham Road. Council is concerned that this will not only cause potential safety issues, but may also have air quality implications due to the likelihood of increased queuing traffic - particularly in Marcham Road, Ock Street, Spring Road and Drayton Road. It therefore asks the Chief Executive to relay these concerns to both the OCC Highways Team and the County Councillors representing Abingdon.
(2) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Jerry Patterson, seconded by Andrew Skinner
Council resolves that the Vale’s Abbey House building will continue to be branded as the “Vale of White Horse District Council”, and that the signs and Vale Coat of Arms at the front and side entrances since the building’s opening in 1992, will remain permanently in place where they are, regardless of any other authority or organisation sharing the accommodation. Furthermore, Council resolves that the official address of the Vale of White Horse District Council will continue to be at Abbey House.
(3) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Jenny Hannaby, seconded by Sue Marchant
Council notes that Network Rail is shortly to start an extensive programme of bridge works within the District, and that these have the potential to cause considerable inconvenience to Vale residents unless carefully planned and scheduled. Council therefore asks its officers to work together with the County Council and Network Rail to ensure the disruption is kept to a minimum and that all the relevant parish and town councils are kept fully informed.
(4) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Debby Hallett, seconded by Catherine Webber
Council resolves to fulfil its legal responsibility to create Air Quality Action Plans for Botley and for Marcham.
(5) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Tony de Vere, seconder to be confirmed
Council requests Cabinet to consider modifying the grants scheme so that applications that have Vale-wide benefits are handled in a more equitable and transparent manner than currently seems to be happening.
(6) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Julie mayhew-Archer, seconded by Richard Webber
Council congratulates all the council officers involved and all the flood action groups for their successful work in minimising the worst effects of the recent flooding in the Vale. Council will continue to support flood management and relief efforts and encourages all possible public participation.
Minutes:
Council considered the notices of motion submitted under standing order 11.
(1) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Jim Halliday, seconded by Jeannette Halliday
‘The Council notes that the Oxfordshire County Council is currently considering installing an extra pedestrian crossing in Ock Street, Abingdon and moving the location of the existing crossing in Marcham Road. Council is concerned that this will not only cause potential safety issues, but may also have air quality implications due to the likelihood of increased queuing traffic - particularly in Marcham Road, Ock Street, Spring Road and Drayton Road. It therefore asks the Chief Executive to relay these concerns to both the OCC Highways Team and the County Councillors representing Abingdon.’
In supporting the motion, councillors believed that the county’s proposal was a poor attempt to reduce traffic. It would cause additional air pollution in this part of the town, would make crossing the road even more dangerous for pedestrians, and would exacerbate traffic problems.
Council supported the motion, and asked the chief executive to object in the strongest terms to the county council’s proposals.
RESOLVED: The Council notes that the Oxfordshire County Council is currently considering installing an extra pedestrian crossing in Ock Street, Abingdon and moving the location of the existing crossing in Marcham Road. Council is concerned that this will not only cause potential safety issues, but may also have air quality implications due to the likelihood of increased queuing traffic - particularly in Marcham Road, Ock Street, Spring Road and Drayton Road. It therefore asks the Chief Executive to relay these concerns to both the OCC Highways Team and the County Councillors representing Abingdon.
Further to minute Co.71 below, the following motions were deferred until the next Council meeting on 14 May 2014:
(2) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Jerry Patterson, seconded by Andrew Skinner
‘Council resolves that the Vale’s Abbey House building will continue to be branded as the “Vale of White Horse District Council”, and that the signs and Vale Coat of Arms at the front and side entrances since the building’s opening in 1992, will remain permanently in place where they are, regardless of any other authority or organisation sharing the accommodation. Furthermore, Council resolves that the official address of the Vale of White Horse District Council will continue to be at Abbey House.’
(3) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Jenny Hannaby, seconded by Sue Marchant
‘Council notes that Network Rail is shortly to start an extensive programme of bridge works within the District, and that these have the potential to cause considerable inconvenience to Vale residents unless carefully planned and scheduled. Council therefore asks its officers to work together with the County Council and Network Rail to ensure the disruption is kept to a minimum and that all the relevant parish and town councils are kept fully informed.’
(4) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Debby Hallett, seconded by Catherine Webber
‘Council resolves to fulfil its legal responsibility to create Air Quality Action Plans for Botley and for Marcham.’
(5) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Tony de Vere, seconder to be confirmed
‘Council requests Cabinet to consider modifying the grants scheme so that applications that have Vale-wide benefits are handled in a more equitable and transparent manner than currently seems to be happening.’
(6) Motion to be proposed by Councillor Julie mayhew-Archer, seconded by Richard Webber
‘Council congratulates all the council officers involved and all the flood action groups for their successful work in minimising the worst effects of the recent flooding in the Vale. Council will continue to support flood management and relief efforts and encourages all possible public participation.’