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Agenda and minutes
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Contact: Janet Barnes 01622 602242 Email: janetbarnes@maidstone.gov.uk
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies for Absence were received from Councillors Beerling, Carter, Cuming, Hotson, Mortimer and Mrs Whittle.
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Notification of Substitute Members Minutes: It was noted that Councillor Mrs Robertson was substituting for Councillor Mortimer.
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Notification of Visiting Members Minutes: Parish Councillor Scott indicated his wish to speak on Agenda Item 12 – Charlton Lane, West Farleigh – Speed Limit Proposals and Councillor Gooch indicated her wish to speak on Agenda Item 19 – Highway Vegetation Management – Update.
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Disclosures by Members and Officers Minutes: There were no disclosures by Members or Officers.
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Disclosures of lobbying Minutes: Councillor Robertson disclosed that he had been lobbied in respect of Agenda Item 16 – Roadworks Reinstatements and Rights to carry out work plus update on Knightrider Street Gas Works.
Councillor Chittenden disclosed that he had been lobbied in respect of Agenda Item 9 – Tudor Avenue, Maidstone – Parking Restrictions, Agenda Item 11 - Rushmead Drive, Maidstone – Parking Restrictions and Agenda Item 16 – Roadworks Reinstatements and Rights to carry out work plus update on Knightrider Street Gas Works.
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Minutes: RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 18 April 2012 be approved as a correct record and signed.
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Petitions (if any) Minutes: There were no petitions.
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Questions/Statements by members of the public Minutes: Mr John Critchell addressed the Board regarding Agenda Item 9 – Tudor Avenue, Maidstone – Parking Restrictions objecting to the proposals.
Mrs Wakeling addressed the Board regarding Agenda Item 9 – Tudor Avenue, Maidstone – Parking Restrictions objecting to the proposals.
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Tudor Avenue, Maidstone - Parking Restrictions Additional documents: Minutes: The Board considered the report of the Head of Transportation regarding parking restrictions in Tudor Avenue, Maidstone and the comments made by the public speakers.
RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Environment and Waste be recommended to approve the parking restrictions on Tudor Avenue as set out in the report of the Head of Transportation.
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Emsworth Grove, Maidstone - Parking Restrictions Additional documents: Minutes: The Board considered the report of the Head of Transportation regarding parking restrictions in Emsworth Grove, Maidstone.
RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Environment and Waste be recommended to remove the Double Yellow Line proposals and replace with Single Yellow Line restrictions to eradicate commuter parking and that the proposed time-plate is to read Mon-Sat 10:00am to 11:00am and then again between the hours of 15:00 to 16:00.
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Rushmead Drive, Maidstone - Parking Restrictions Additional documents: Minutes: The Board considered the report of the Head of Transportation regarding parking restrictions in Rushmead Drive, Maidstone.
RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Environment and Waste be recommended to approve the installation of Double Yellow Lines on Rushead Drive from its junction with the A229 Loose Road for a distance of 17m.
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Charlton Lane, West Farleigh - Speed Limit Proposals Minutes: The Board considered the report of the Head of Transportation regarding a speed limit proposal on Charlton Lane, West Farleigh.
RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Environment and Waste be recommended to approve a 30MPH speed restriction on Charlton Lane, West Farleigh.
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Update on Petitions Submitted to Kent Highway Services Minutes: The Board considered the report of the Head of Transport & Development regarding an update on petitions submitted to Kent County Council.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
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Bold Steps for Aviation Additional documents: Minutes: This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
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Road Casualties in the Maidstone Borough Additional documents: Minutes: This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
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Additional documents:
Minutes: This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
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Local Winter Service Plan Additional documents:
Minutes: This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
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London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics - Highways and Transportation Operational Plans Minutes: This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
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Highway Vegetation Management - Update Additional documents: Minutes: This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
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Maidstone Tracker Update Minutes: This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
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Member highway Fund programme Update for Maidstone Borough Minutes: This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
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Boxley Road and Beechen Bank Road - Proposed 40mph Speed Limit Minutes: The Board considered the report of the Head of Transportation regarding a proposed 40mph speed limit in Boxley Road and Beechen Bank Road.
RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Waste be recommended:-
i) That the 40mph speed limit with additional road markings be implemented, subject to approval from Boxley Parish Council for the additional cost. ii) If i) above is not approved by Boxley Parish Council, then the 40mph speed limit with no additional measures, and therefore without Police support, be implemented.
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Duration of Meeting Minutes: 5.00 p.m. to 7.29 p.m.
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