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Proposed by Councillor Keal and seconded by Councillor Mason

[Please note that this item was considered at Policy and Resources Committee on 19 March 2020 and subsequently as part of a Decision Notice issued under urgency powers.]

“In view of the continuing calls for west east access to the A64 from York Rd, we call on Ryedale District Council to work with North Yorkshire County Council and the Highways Agency to explore the possibility of a roundabout at the Huttons Ambo junction on the A64 to help alleviate the traffic congestion levels in Malton and Norton.

The roundabout would allow access to the A64 east from York Road, reducing the level of traffic, including HGVs, that have to pass through Malton and Norton to access the A64 and create east/west access at both ends of the Malton bypass.

Furthermore, with the concern widely expressed for the safety of children and parents accessing Malton County Primary School and St Mary’s RC School on Highfield Lane, Malton, we call on Ryedale District Council to support a HGV ban between the Peasey Hill Road junction and Hawthorn Avenue.

We request that Officers be asked to enter into negotiations with North Yorkshire County Council to follow the process required to introduce this ban.”

Councillor Duncan proposed and Councillor Docwra seconded the following amendment:

            Delete the motion and replace with:

“The Council welcomes the commitment from North Yorkshire County Council to undertake work to develop proposals for a junction that allows for all-direction managements between York Road and the A64, near the western end of the Malton Bypass.  It is understood that the intention is to develop proposals to a stage whereby bids for funding the junction could be submitted at short notice.

Further, officers will continue discussions with colleagues at North Yorkshire County Council with the aim of identifying options and developing proposals for a junction or slip roads between Broughton Road and the A64.”

Upon being put to the vote the amendment was carried.

Voting record

21 For

2 Against

3 Abstentions

Councillor Keal proposed and Councillor Mason seconded the following amendment:

After “between York Road and the A64,” insert “and the alternative option for a roundabout adjacent to the Huttons Ambo junction”.

Upon being put the vote the amendment was lost.

Voting record

4 For

16 Against

6 Abstentions

Councillor Mason proposed and Councillor Keal seconded the following amendment:

Insert “ii) The District Council welcomes the proposed part-time HCV prohibition on Highfield Road and calls for it to remain in place until the detailed schemes for A64 junctions have been developed, the implications for the internal highways network have been assessed and the implementation is due to go ahead (subject to NYCC seeking to minimise the potential for HCVs to simply divert via the AQMA).”

Upon being put to the vote the amendment was lost.

Recorded vote:

For:  Councillors Brackstone, Burr, Clark, Keal, Mason, Potter, Raine, Riby, Thackray and Wass

Against:  Councillors Arnold, Bailey, Cleary, Delaney, Docwra, Duncan,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 109