Decision details
Deep Lane Cycle Crossing Consultation
Decision Maker: Highway Cabinet Member Decision Session
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Decision:
6.1 |
The Executive Director, Place submitted a report describing the proposed changes to improve the perception of safety for users of the Blackburn Valley Cycle Route when crossing Deep Lane. It also set out a response to an objection to the scheme. |
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6.2 |
RESOLVED: That:- |
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(a) |
the scheme, as described in the report, be approved; |
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(b) |
works to improve drainage in the area be undertaken by Amey as part of the detailed design process; and |
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the objectors be informed accordingly. |
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5.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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5.3.1 |
Officers believe the objections have been addressed and the reasons for the recommendations outweigh the objections received. The works described in the report will contribute to an improvement in safety on Deep Lane. |
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5.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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5.4.1 |
A signing only scheme was considered but it was decided that it would not have sufficient effect on driver speed and would not have any effect on visibility. |
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5.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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5.6 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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5.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Simon Green, Executive Director, Place |
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5.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Economic and Environmental Wellbeing |
Report author: James Haigh
Publication date: 14/01/2015
Date of decision: 08/01/2015
Decided at meeting: 08/01/2015 - Highway Cabinet Member Decision Session
Effective from: 21/01/2015
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