Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillors Constantine, Dawson, Game, Lewis and Rusiecki for whom Councillor Edwards was present as a substitute.

There were no declarations of interest.

To approve the Minutes of the Joint Transportation Board meeting held on 13 September 2018, copy attached.

Councillor M Saunders proposed, Councillor K Coleman-Cooke seconded and Members agreed the minutes to be a correct record of the meeting held on 13 September 2018.

Mr Valek, District Manager, KCC Highways, Transportation and Waste Service introduced the report which provided an update on schemes approved for construction in 2018/19.

During consideration of the item it was noted that:

·  Much of the works scheduled for the year had been completed.

·  The Fire Station in Newington Road was due to open on 5 February 2019.

The report was noted.

Mr Valek introduced the Plan noting that it was produced each year and outlined the arrangements between Kent County Council and Thanet District Council in the event of a winter snow emergency.

During consideration of the item it was noted that:

·  The list of priority footways for clearance had become smaller, and focused on town centre areas.

·  Thanet District Council’s operational services staff assisted with footway clearance of snow and ice.

·  Bulk salt and sand deliveries had been made to Parish Councils who  had requested it, and salt bins had been replenished.

Members noted the report.

MrValek introduced the report that outlined the County Council’s strategy for implementing the new Code of Practice for highway maintenance management which was adopted in October 2018.

During consideration of the item it was noted that:

·  This was a new way to manage and maintain the highway network.

·  Contact details were listed at the end of the report that Members could use if any further information was required.

Members noted the report.

Mr Verrall, Strategic Planning Manager, TDC and Mr Wraight, Principal Transport and Development Planner KCC introduced the report.

During consideration of the item it was noted that:

·  The Strategy was a fluid document that would change and adapt in response to changes to the draft Local Plan.

·  Two changes to the Strategy had been made in response to the changes to housing allocation within the District.

·  The inner circuit road shown in the Strategy passing through the northern grassland area of the former Manston Airport site, could potentially be diverted North if a Development Consent Order was granted that led to the reopening of the Airport.

The Board agreed to not make any comments for consideration by KCC Environment & Transport Cabinet Committee.

Ms Glaiser introduced the item and advised that the Council wished to make 11 disabled parking bays enforceable within the on street parking order.

The Board agreed to recommend the following:

‘That the parking places for disabled person’s vehicles as listed in annex 1 to the report be exposed for formal public consultation;

That the proposals which require statutory consultation are advertised, and that any traffic related objections are reported back to a future meeting of the Board.’