Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors T R Ashton, Mrs S A J Blackburn and I D Carrington.

Councillor P A Skinner wished it to be noted that agenda item 4.2 related to an area within his division.

Councillor R P H Reid wished it to be noted that agenda item 4.3 related to an area within his division.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 5 September 2022 be signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

The Committee considered a report which detailed an objection to proposed waiting and loading restrictions at St Paul’s Street and Star Lane, Stamford.

The Programme Leader: Minor Works and Traffic introduced the report and shared a presentation which detailed the area under consideration.

Members commented that they were aware of the area under consideration and would support the proposal.  In response to a query, it was clarified that the objection had been received from a resident who lived adjacent to the proposed waiting and loading restriction area.

On a motion proposed by Councillor R P H Reid and seconded by Councillor P A Skinner, it was:

RESOLVED (unanimous)

That the objection be overruled so that the order as advertised may be introduced.

The Committee considered a report which reviewed the existing 40mph speed limits at Church Road and Priory Road.  Investigations had indicated that these sites were Borderline Cases as defined in the Council’s speed limit policy.

The Programme Leader: Minor Works and Traffic introduced the report and shared a presentation which detailed the area under consideration.

Councillor P A Skinner commented that as the local member, he supported the officer recommendations, and there had been a number of near misses .

On a motion proposed by Councillor I G Fleetwood and seconded by Councillor R P H Reid, it was

RESOLVED (8 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstention)

That the reductions in speed limit proposed be approved so that the necessary consultation process to bring them into effect may be pursued.

The Committee considered a report which detailed an objection to the proposed extension of the 40mph speed limit in Northorpe further northwards along the A15.

The Programme Leader: Minor Works and Traffic introduced a report and presentation which detailed the area that was under consideration.

The Committee welcomed the work on this, and members commented that they were aware of the opposition to this proposed extension.  It was queried whether it was within the gift of the Committee to extend the limit up to the roundabout.  Officers advised that this was not possible in line with policy criteria, and that locating the 40mph roundels on the exit from the roundabout would encourage traffic to maintain this speed through to Northorpe.

On a motion by Councillor P A Skinner, and seconded by Councillor N H Pepper, it was:

RESOLVED (8 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstention)

That the objection be overruled so that the proposal may be publicly advertised.

It was reported that this application had been withdrawn prior to the meeting.