A report informing the Sub-Committee of objections resulting from the statutory consultation for the proposals agreed at the June 2023 Sub-Committee meeting.

Further to Minute 10 of the previous meeting, the Sub-Committee considered a report informing them of objections that had resulted from the statutory consultation for the proposals that had been agreed at the June 2023 meeting in respect of Jacksons Corner.  The following appendices were attached to the report:

Appendix 1 – Plan to show the alterations proposed in the advertised Traffic Regulation Order;

Appendix 2 – Feedback that had been received during the statutory consultation;

Appendix 3 – Equality Impact Assessment.

The report explained that as part of the agreed planning permissions at Jacksons Corner, situated to the north-east of the junction with Kings Road and High Street, proposed alterations to the highway layout had been agreed.  The alterations included widening of the narrow footway width on the northern side of Kings Road, reversal of the one-way traffic direction along Abbey Square, increased provision and relocation of bus stops and provision of on-street loading bays.  The changes would necessitate alterations to existing waiting restrictions.  The developer had provided the Council with funding to deliver these alterations, which it was required to complete by 31 March 2024.  The delivery deadline was one of the conditions and the funding was ringfenced for delivering the scheme and, aside from potential feasibility issues in this constricted area, proposed alterations to the scheme might breach the funding conditions.

Resolved –

(1)        That the report be noted;

(2)        That having considered the objections set out in Appendix 2, the proposals, as set out in the report, be implemented;

(3)        That the Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to seal the resultant Traffic Regulation Order,

(4)        That the respondents to the statutory consultation be informed of the decisions of the Sub-Committee accordingly, following publication of the agreed minutes of the meeting;

(5)        That the Highways & Traffic Services Manager, in agreement with the Lead Councillor and Ward Councillors, be authorised to make minor alterations to the proposals as may be necessary;

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