Agenda, decisions and minutes

There were no declarations of interest made in accordance with the Code of Conduct.  However, County Councillor M Balfour advised that he was the Cabinet Member for Planning and Transportation and County Councillor Mrs T Dean advised that she was a resident of Offham Road, West Malling.  They remained in the meeting during consideration of all matters on the agenda.  

To confirm as a correct record the Notes of the meeting of the Joint Transportation Board held on 30 March 2015

RESOLVED:  That the Minutes of the meeting of the Joint Transportation Board held on 30 March 2015 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. 

Decision Notice D150077MEM

The report of the Director of Street Scene, Leisure and Technical Services provided an update on the phased approach to on-street parking management with a focus on the work in progress in relation to Phase 8 of the Parking Action Plan.

RECOMMENDED:  That

(1)             the way forward, as set out in the report, be agreed; and

(2)             the separate parking reviews for Hildenborough and Kings Hill be progressed.

The report of KCC Highways and Transportation provided an update on footway and carriageway improvement, drainage repairs and improvements, street lighting, transportation and safety schemes, Developer Funded Work, bridge works and traffic systems approved for construction in 2015/16.  In addition the report provided details of current County Member funded schemes within the Borough. 

The report of KCC Highways and Transportation provided an update on the LED conversion project, trial switch off sites review and the consultation on street lighting being undertaken between 21 September and 29 November 2015.

The report of the Interim Director of Highways and Transportation set out details of progress with the eastern overbridge widening scheme at the A228/M20 Junction 4.

The report of KCC Director of Highways, Transportation and Waste outlined the proposed improvements to Snodland Train Station.  Ms N Peak, Partnership Manager, Southeastern Railway provided details of a redesigned forecourt and improved transport interchange to provide a new bus turning loop, bus stop and shelter. 

The report of KCC Highways and Transportation set out details of a proposal to construct a free flow left slip at Taddington Roundabout to improve traffic flow and access onto the M2 Motorway for London bound traffic.

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information.

There were no items considered in private.