Decision details

(1)  To proceed with the shortlist of interventions set out in paragraph 3.8 of the report:

·  Improved pedestrian crossing and access between the southbound bus stop and play park;

·  Widening the existing shared cycleway/footway along the A37;

·  Narrowing of the junction at Norton Lane;

·  Traffic calming measures along Sleep Lane;

·  Traffic calming measures along Woollard Lane;

·  Improvements to public rights of way footpaths;

·  Formalisation of a new walking loop in Queen Charlton; and

·  Improved cycle and equine awareness along the road entering Queen Charlton

And paragraph 3.9 of the report:

·  Speed bumps located along Maggs Lane; and

·  Chicane with priority give-way along Staunton Lane.

Now taking them forward to preliminary design and engagement.

(2)  To note that the proposed shortlist is based on work done with these communities to first identify their needs and then co-design potential solutions to address those needs, as summarised in Appendix A – AECOM Co-Design Workshop Report 2 (Prioritisation).

(3)  To note that the proposed shortlist was next subject to technical review, both in terms of alignment with the Liveable Neighbourhoods Strategy and other factors such as cost, practicalities and timelines, as summarised in Appendix B – AECOM Recommendation Report.

(4)  To note that the proposed shortlist was then referred back to the applications put forward by ward councillors in Spring 2021 to ensure that the package of interventions satisfied the aims of the original proposals.

(5)  To note the opportunity to “fast track” the shortlisted interventions set out in paragraph 3.13 of the report:

·  Improved pedestrian crossing and access between the southbound bus stop and play park;

·  Widen the existing shared cycleway/footway along the A37; and

·  Narrowing of the junction at Norton Lane.

Together these interventions fulfil the objective of providing a safe crossing over the A37 and at the request of the Publow & Whitchurch ward councillor a preliminary design has already been developed.

(6)  To note that the ability to proceed is subject to funding being available for the design, engagement, consultation and implementation work required as a result of this decision.

To enable the project to maintain its current timetable and deliver maximum benefit and value to the community as soon as possible.

None.