Agenda item

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It was reported that there had been three registrations to speak at the meeting under the Council’s Public Participation Scheme and that two Members of Council had also registered to speak. 

Councillor Brooks spoke in respect of agenda item 4 (Proposal to designate Hassacarr Nature Reserve as a Statutory Local Nature Reserve by delegation of function).  She stated that she was Vice-Chair of Dunnington Parish Council who owned the land.  Councillor Brooks requested that the Executive Member agreed to option 1 in the report, as this would open up opportunities for grants.  She stated that the land was much loved by the village.

Councillor Aspden spoke in respect of agenda item 6 (Waiting Restrictions Heslington Lane, Broadway – Hull Road Ward and Fulford and Heslington Ward).  He outlined some of the issues, including accidents and near miss incidents that had taken place.  Councillor Aspden stated that it was important that the Council and University worked together to address the problems.  He stated that the proposals had strong support from residents and urged the Executive Member to introduce the restrictions in accordance with the advertised proposal.

Councillor Aspden also spoke in respect of agenda item 7 (Proposed Enhancements to the University Road Pedestrian Crossing and Cycle Route Scheme).   He thanked officers for attending the site visit, as previously residents had not been consulted.  Councillor Aspden requested that the Executive Member considered delaying the implementation of the speed cushions but agreed to the installation of a new crossing refuge on a trial basis.

Ms Annaliese Emmans Dean, local resident, spoke in respect of agenda item 7 (Proposed Enhancements to the University Road Pedestrian Crossing and Cycle Route Scheme).   She stated that officers had not listened to the concerns that had been raised and there had been a lack of consultation.  There were equalities issues that had not been acknowledged, including the use of speed cushions which caused particular problems for people with osteoporosis.  A flat, safe crossing would be a better option.

Mr Andrew Collingwood, local resident, spoke in respect of agenda item 7 (Proposed Enhancements to the University Road Pedestrian Crossing and Cycle Route Scheme).   He stated that he was against the introduction of more speed humps.  They caused particular difficulties for drivers of small cars.  Mr Collingwood stated that action needed to be taken in respect of bus lay-bys.

Mr Nicholas Allen spoke on behalf of the Parish Council and the Village Trust in respect of agenda item 7 (Proposed Enhancements to the University Road Pedestrian Crossing and Cycle Route Scheme).   He stated that he was pleased that a site visit had taken place, as previously there did not appear to have been any consultation.  He expressed concern that a lay-by was being used as a loading bay by the university and stated that it should be used for buses, as the present arrangements were causing queuing.  He stated that he would prefer to see a zebra crossing and that the arrangements should be time limited and further consultation carried out.  Mr Allen stated that the implementation of the speed cushions should be delayed.