Agenda item

This report presents the findings of the consultation exercise undertaken with local residents and interest groups on two of the reinstatement options in respect of the Water End/Clifton Green  junction

RESOLVED:             That Cabinet approve reinstatement Option 1, as set out at Annex B of the report, subject to future review of the junctions safety record and any changes in cycle take up.

REASON:                  To address the issue around traffic congestion caused by the external layout at the Water End junction.

Consideration was give to a report which presented the findings of the consultation exercise undertaken with local residents and interest groups on two of the reinstatement options in respect of the Water End/Clifton Green junction.

The plan at Annex A of the report set out the current layout at the junction implemented in 2009 to assist in the completion of the Orbital Cycle Route around the city. Since implementation however there had been complaints about increased traffic congestion at Water End following which, numerous layouts had been investigated with only two being approved for public consultation. Plans for these two options were set out at Annexes B and C and described at Annexes D and E of the report.

Details on feedback from the consultation was set out at paragraphs 9 to 15 and an analysis of the options at paragraphs 18 to 23 of the report. Public consultation had shown a clear preference for option 1, which the Cabinet Member had been recommended to consider when balanced against other consultation responses and the safety audit findings.

The Cabinet Member referred to the various issues raised, including the number of conflicting uses which required accommodating at the junction. However, in line with his Group’s election pledge and as the majority of residents supported Option1he felt that this would provide a better balance for all road users. He confirmed that, following reinstatement works this would however be kept under review.

In answer to points raised by earlier speakers and consultation responses the Council’s Monitoring Officer explained the authority’s statutory duties in respect of gross breach of care and corporate manslaughter in relation to any works at the junction.

RESOLVED:             That Cabinet approve reinstatement Option 1, as set out at Annex B of the report, subject to future review of the junctions safety record and any changes in cycle take up. ^1.

REASON:                  To address the issue around traffic congestion caused by the external layout at the Water End junction.