Issue - meetings

Democratic and Elections Officers will give an update on progress regarding subjects raised at the previous Committee (appendix 1, attached).

This will include consideration of a scoping document for a proposed Car Parking Review Group, in response to subjects raised by the Chairman (decriminalised parking) and Vice-Chairman (possible consideration of free parking across the district) which has the support of the Executive Director Environment and the Lead Member for Clean and Green. 

A draft scoping document is currently being reviewed, and will be circulated in due course (appendix 2, to follow).

The Committee may wish to consider further subjects and/or directorates to add to the work programme for the year (appendix 3, attached).  

Resolved

(1)       That the Car Parking scoping document be agreed.

(2)       That Councillors Prestidge, Gaul, Sibley and Rose be appointed to the Car Park Scrutiny Review working group.

(3)       That, having given due consideration, the updates on the suggested topics for scrutiny be noted.

(4)       That the work programme be noted.

The Democratic and Elections Officers gave an update on the status of topics suggested for scrutiny and any proposed actions. 

Unlawful Gypsy and Traveller encampments.

This item was yet to be allocated to the work programme as a date had not yet been confirmed for attendance by representatives from Environmental Health and Oxfordshire County Council

County Line (Violence, Exploitation and Drug Supply)

The Committee agreed that the Chief Constable be asked to include an update in his presentation to Full Council on 30 October 2018.  The Committee requested that the Police and Crime Commissioner be invited to attend the Full Council meeting with the Chief Constable.

Tree Management

The Committee noted the contact details provided and agreed that no further action was required.

Car Parking

The Committee agreed the Car Parking scoping document and Councillors Prestidge, Gaul, Sibley and Rose were appointed to the working group.

East West Rail Link – London Road Level Crossing, Bicester

The Committee noted that Cherwell District Council was already in discussion with Oxfordshire County Council through the Bicester Strategic Delivery Board regarding London Road level crossing in Bicester and members could monitor the action taken by the Board.

Strategy for walking and cycling between key destinations in Bicester

The Bicester Delivery Team had provided details of work being done on walking and cycling routes in Bicester.  Funding had been obtained for a Local Travel Planner who was working on a range of initiatives to support walking and cycling.

In response to members questions the Interim Executive Director for Finance and Governance confirmed that Cherwell District Council did advertise its participation in national cycling days and encouraged staff and members of the public to get involved.

Consideration of the emissions plan for HS2 in relation to the Air Quality Management Plan

This item was yet to be allocated to the work programme as a date has yet to be confirmed for attendance by representatives from HS2.

Canal side Strategy

The Interim Executive Director Finance and Governance reminded the Committee that a Member briefing had taken place in July.  The Banbury Canal-side Supplementary Planning document was scheduled to be submitted to Executive at its October meeting.

Reference to the Canal-side Strategy would be included in the exempt Castle Quay presentation later in the agenda.

Kidlington and Bicester Town Centres are failing

Members requested that progress on Masterplans be included in the Show and Tell when allocated to the work programme.

Resolved

(1)      That the Car Parking scoping document be agreed.

(2)      That Councillors Prestidge, Gaul, Sibley and Rose be appointed to the Car Park Scrutiny Review working group.

(3)      That, having given due consideration, the updates on the suggested topics for scrutiny be noted.

(4)      That the work programme be noted.