Agenda item

Jeff Davis (Tetra Tech) provided the forum with a presentation which had been made available on the council’s website. (available here) The presentation covered a range of issues, which included the following:

1.     Overview of Highways works.

2.     Progress on Phase 1 Bluebell Way.

3.     Updates on Strategic Cycleway: Footpath 9.

4.     Latest Developments for Phase 2 – Off-Site Whiteley Way.

5.     Update on Phase 3 – Station Hill – Whiteley Way / Curbridge Way to Whiteley Way.

6.     Housing Delivery Update as of 4^th December 2023.

7.     Key Updates on Open Space Delivery.

8.     Bus Services Developments.

Hilary Oliver, Implementation Officer, Winchester City Council, addressed the forum and provided updates covering the following:

1.    The progress in erecting the new telecommunication mast in the north of the development.

2.    An update from Hampshire County Council’s travel plan team, including the launch of “North Whiteley Travel Matters”. (available here)

3.    Issues concerning overflowing waste bins and Sports Pitch 2 were being addressed by Vistry who are responsible for maintenance.

4.    The weather had delayed progress on the groundwork for Sports Pitch 2. These should recommence in the new year.

Members asked several questions and made comments regarding the following:

1.     The ongoing speeding issues despite agreed measures.

2.     The unsightly pavement parking near Cornerstone School.

3.     Bus routes not aligning with crucial locations or school timings.

4.     Concerns about secondary school construction commencement.

5.     Traffic management issues on unadopted roads.

6.     Consideration for smaller buses to reduce costs/carbon emissions.

7.     Inadequate street lighting in Avon Road, Whiteley Meadows.

8.     Whether the consortium could write to residents regarding parking issues on Glassfield Road.

9.     Measures to improve safety on unadopted roads.

10.  Inquiry about health and safety contact details.

11.  Questions about a proposed care home and nursery provision in Whiteley.

These points were responded to by Jeff Davis, Hilary Oliver, and Ray Alborough accordingly.