The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted areport that sought approval for officers to carry out a Statutory Consultation on changes to the waiting restrictions, pay and display bays, loading bays and taxi ranks along the Friar Street and Garrard Street frontages.  Appendices 1 to 3 to the report illustrated the proposals surrounding the development and the exact line markings proposed.  The proposals aimed at improving the public realm on both Friar Street and Garrard Street.

Resolved –

(1)     That the report be noted;

(2)     That the Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to undertake a statutory consultation in accordance with the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996, for the proposals contained within Appendix 1 attached to the report;

(3)     That subject to no objections being received, the Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to make the Traffic Regulation Order for the proposed scheme;

(4)     That any objection(s) received following the statutory advertisement be reported to a future meeting of the Sub-Committee;

(5)     That the Head of Transport (or appropriate officer) in consultation with the appropriate Lead Councillor be authorised to make minor changes to the proposals;

(6)     That no public inquiry be held into the proposals.