Decision details

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting, invited speakers to make their addresses and responded to their points in turn.

The Chair noted that this proposed scheme was compliant with LTN1/20.

Officers confirmed that no concerns were raised from the Road Safety Audit.

Officers noted that the road markings were as tight as they could be whilst still allowing HGVs to pass through.

The Chair noted a response by the bus companies relating to a bus stop they felt was not compliant with the Equalities Act (2010). Officers noted that there was no change in the bus stop size and it was being relocated. The Chair asked officers to provide a written response on this particular point.

The Chair referred to several of the consultation responses.

The Chair thanked officers for their work, speakers for their contributions and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a) Approve the introduction of a Shared-Use foot & cycle path on the east side of the A338 Grove Road, as advertised.