Proposed by Councillor Keal and seconded by Councillor Mrs Shields.
In view of the fact that
a) Despite the opening of the Brambling Fields junction many roads in Norton and Malton and especially Castlegate are clogged with traffic, including HGVs far too large for the size of these roads, spewing pollutants into the air on a daily basis
b) pollutants recorded at Butcher Corner in Malton have been proven to exceed the recommended levels in Air Quality (England) Regulations 2000, The Air Quality (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 on atmospheric pollution (Nitreous Dioxide) which inevitably has a detrimental impact on the health and wellbeing of residents in this area of the town, pedestrians and motorists in the area.
This council commit to:
i) Lobbying North Yorkshire County Council to implement a complete HGV ban through Malton and Norton town centres (except for access) as soon as possible.
ii) Request that the current consultation on a HGV ban over County Bridge represents the views of local people, especially residents in Castlegate, Malton and Church Street, Norton.
iii) Urgently revisit plans to realign traffic through the Castlegate, Yorkersgate and Norton Road areas of the town to reduce pollutant levels, ease traffic flow and improve the street scene
iv) Improve access for pedestrians and cyclist between the twin towns by developing designated cycle ways and improved walking routes
Proposer: Cllr Di Keal
Seconder: Cllr Mrs Elizabeth Shields
Minutes:
It was moved by Councillor Keal and seconded by Councillor Mrs Shields.
In view of the fact that
a) Despite the opening of the Brambling Fields junction many roads in Norton and Malton and especially Castlegate are clogged with traffic, including HGVs far too large for the size of these roads, spewing pollutants into the air on a daily basis
b) pollutants recorded at Butcher Corner in Malton have been proven to exceed the recommended levels in Air Quality (England) Regulations 2000, The Air Quality (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 on atmospheric pollution (Nitreous Dioxide) which inevitably has a detrimental impact on the health and wellbeing of residents in this area of the town, pedestrians and motorists in the area.
This council commit to:
i) Lobbying North Yorkshire County Council to implement a complete HGV ban through Malton and Norton town centres (except for access) as soon as possible.
ii) Request that the current consultation on a HGV ban over County Bridge represents the views of local people, especially residents in Castlegate, Malton and Church Street, Norton.
iii) Urgently revisit plans to realign traffic through the Castlegate, Yorkersgate and Norton Road areas of the town to reduce pollutant levels, ease traffic flow and improve the street scene
iv) Improve access for pedestrians and cyclist between the twin towns by developing designated cycle ways and improved walking routes
Councillor Ives moved and Councillor Duncan seconded the following amendment.
"Remove iii)
Amend iv) Delete 'Improve', Add 'Support improved'
Add v) A report be produced for the Policy and Resources Committee on the progress of the Air Quality Action Plan".
Upon being put to the vote the amendment was carried
Voting Record
19 For
2 Against
5 Abstentions
Upon being put to the vote the substantive motion was then carried.
Voting Record
Unanimous
Resolved
In view of the fact that
a) Despite the opening of the Brambling Fields junction many roads in Norton and Malton and especially Castlegate are clogged with traffic, including HGVs far too large for the size of these roads, spewing pollutants into the air on a daily basis
b) pollutants recorded at Butcher Corner in Malton have been proven to exceed the recommended levels in Air Quality (England) Regulations 2000, The Air Quality (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 on atmospheric pollution (Nitreous Dioxide) which inevitably has a detrimental impact on the health and wellbeing of residents in this area of the town, pedestrians and motorists in the area.
This council commit to:
i) Lobbying North Yorkshire County Council to implement a complete HGV ban through Malton and Norton town centres (except for access) as soon as possible.
ii) Request that the current consultation on a HGV ban over County Bridge represents the views of local people, especially residents in Castlegate, Malton and Church Street, Norton.
iii) Support improved access for pedestrians and cyclist between the twin towns by developing designated cycle ways and improved walking routes
iv) A report be produced for the Policy and Resources Committee on the progress of the Air Quality Action Plan.