Decision details

5.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report outlining the outcome of two public consultation exercises relating to the proposed introduction of traffic signals at the junction of Greenhill Main Road and Greenhill Avenue and officers responses to the representations received and reporting the receipt of objections to a Traffic Regulation Order to prohibit the left turn into Greenhill Avenue from Greenhill Main Road.

5.2

RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member for Business, Skills and Development:-

(a)

defers the implementation of a scheme to introduce traffic signals at the junction of Greenhill Main Road/Greenhill Avenue and associated works in the vicinity, as shown on drawing np. 1513BB2-SD-LT107-TRO-B in the report pending the outcome of further surveys and assessment of alternative works;

(b)

requests that further consultation be undertaken with local residents in respect of the further surveys and potential impact of the proposal for a no left turn from Greenhill Main Road into Greenhill Avenue; and

(c)

requests that the objectors be informed accordingly.

5.3

Reasons for Decision

5.3.3

The proposals were not progressed at this stage, subject to further traffic surveys and assessment of alternative works in the area, in response to residents’ objections that traffic problems in the area would be made worse as a result.

5.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

5.4.1

To approve the scheme as recommended.

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