Agenda item

5.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report describing the further work carried out and sought approval for the revised scheme which retained the left turn from Greenhill Main Road into Greenhill Avenue and for which no new objections had been received when the original objectors were notified of the alternative scheme.

5.2

RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member:-

(a)

approves the scheme and requests its implementation to introduce traffic signals at the junction of Greenhill Main Road/Greenhill Avenue and associated works in the vicinity, as shown on drawing no. 1513BB2-SD-LT107-TRO-C subject to the following conditions being met:

(i) confirmation of accurate costs (including any commuted sums)

(ii) confirmation of sufficient funding for the project

(iii) approval of the scheme through the Capital Approval process.

(b)

resolves that the Traffic Regulation Order be made in respect of the proposed waiting restrictions only, in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; and

(c)

requests that the objectors be informed accordingly.

5.3

Reasons for Decision

5.3.1

The proposals described in the report will contribute to improving journey times, reducing congestion for all users and improving road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists.

5.3.2

This alternative scheme fully addresses the objections received to the proposed scheme considered by the Cabinet Member in March 2014 whilst still achieving the benefits of the original scheme.

5.3.3

Funding is in place for 2015/16 to build the alternative scheme.

5.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

5.4.1

The alternative options were described in the March 2014 report and this is the actual alternative option.

5.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

5.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

5.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

5.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing