Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence received.

Members to declare any interests in matters to be discussed at the meeting.

No declarations of interest were made.

To consider objections received via the statutory consultation process and to approve the implementation of the proposed traffic calming scheme as advertised.

On 26 June 2020, the Director – Borough Economy gave approval to statutory consultation with residents and to implement a traffic calming scheme including raised traffic calming measures. The statutory consultation was carried out between the 10 and 31  August 2023 to 391 residents on Yew Tree Estate.

As objections had been received via the statutory consultation process, a decision-making session was called to consider the objections and amend or approve the original recommendations.

No objectors were in attendance.

Resolved:-

(1)        That the objections received via the statutory consultation process are noted and that approval is given to authorise the Director – Borough Economy to implement the proposed traffic calming scheme as advertised, which includes raised traffic calming as shown on drawing No. 41042 S/1;

(2)        that subject to (1) above, the Director – Borough Economy be authorised to complete the necessary statutory procedures;

(3)        that the Director – Borough Economy informs objectors of the decision of the Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways.

To consider objections received via the public consultation process and approve the implementation of the new Cycle Track between Lynton Avenue and Soho Street Junction along the A457 Soho Way as advertised.

The A457 proposal was a Town’s Fund project which was approved by the Towns Fund Board under delegated powers from Council. Residents and ward members had been consulted on the details of the new cycle track. Subsequently, objections had been received.

No objectors were in attendance.

Resolved:-

(1)        That the objections received via the public consultation process are noted and that approval is given to authorise the Director – Borough Economy to implement the New Cycle Track between Lynton Avenue and Soho Street Junction along the A457 Soho Way, as advertised and shown on drawing No. 41118 S/1;

(2)        that subject to (1) above, the Director – Borough Economy be authorised to complete the necessary statutory procedures;

(3)        that the Director – Borough Economy informs objectors of the decision of the Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways.