Decision details

Purpose of report:  To advise of the results of the recent public consultation on proposals to improve the corridor.

Members are asked to note the results of the consultation and agree a way forward.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised:

(i)           That the results of the consultation, as set out in Annex A of the report, be noted;

(ii)     That the review of proposals for the corridor in the light of the findings of the consultation, as set out in Annex B of the report, be noted;

(iii)    That the recommendations in Annex B and paragraph 30 of the report be agreed;

(iv)    That further consultation be carried out, as appropriate, on individual schemes as they are developed and that the extent of any consultation be agreed with the Executive Member and/or respective ward councillors;

(v)     That any Road Traffic Regulation Orders associated with any of the improvement schemes be advertised and, subject to no objections being received, the Orders be made, with any unresolved objections being referred back to Members for consideration;

(vi)    That the Executive Member be kept fully appraised of issues related to the corridor and the progress of improvement measures, and that a further report be submitted to Members should issues arise which significantly affect the corridor.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:(i)-(ii) For background information and for assisting in the decision making process;

                        (iii) To identify a way forward for improving conditions along the corridor;

(iv)  To assist with the consultation process;

(v)    To enable any restrictions on access, turning movements, parking, loading, stopping, and the use of any sections of carriageway or footway, and any changes to speed limits to be introduced;

(vi)  For monitoring and decision making purposes.