Decision details

Purpose of Report: Further to the previous Executive decision to consult on the introduction of a Policy for ‘A’ Boards, Members are asked to consider implementation of a new policy and procedure.

Resolved:  That the Executive agree to:

(i)           The implementation of the Draft ‘A’ Board Policy, relating to the area of city centre as outlined in Option A and as shown on the plan at Appendix A of the report; along with,

(ii)          Option B, a 5 month transition period, to allow the policy to become fully communicated and put into practice for 1^st February 2017, and

(iii)        Option D, the trial of Remote ‘A’ Board (RAB)/Shared ‘A’ Board (SAB) criteria/approvals, for 12 months.

(iv)    Option E, the undertaking of further assessment and consultation with regards to potential policy content for all areas outside of the city centre zone, requiring a further report and recommendations within 12 months, and

(v)         Option F the undertaking of analysis of the initial city centre policy, with a subsequent report one year post full implementation.

Reason:      (i)     To provide adequate control of the many and varied obstructions (particularly for those with impaired mobility for example, blind and/or partially sighted) temporarily located on the public highway, taking into account of the Council’s responsibilities under the Highways Act 1980, the Equality Act 2010 and Town & Country Planning Act 1990.

(ii)      To mitigate the impact on the visual amenity of the conservation area and setting of the many listed buildings in the city centre.

(iii)     To contribute further to the removal of street clutter, improve the street scene and public realm.