A report seeking the Sub-Committee’s agreement to the necessary statutory process to enable delivery of the zebra crossing on Berkeley Avenue.  

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report providing a concept design for a formal zebra crossing on Berkeley Avenue following the removal of traffic islands as part of the NCN 422 cycle network. The report recommended that the Sub-Committee agree to officers progressing with the necessary statutory process to enable delivery of the zebra crossing as proposed. Appended to the report was a concept drawing for the zebra crossing.  It was emphasised that the report in itself did not guarantee the implementation of a zebra crossing at this stage and that should any significant alterations be necessary, or objections to the consultation received, officers would offer an alternative scheme to reintroduce islands and remove the cycle lane for a short distance.

It was noted that Officers had agreed to have a meeting with the petitioners and Councillor Terry in relation to concerns about a right turn into Ashley Road, although these discussions would not cause a delay for officers in progressing with the necessary statutory process. 

Resolved –

(1)      That the report be noted;

(2)      That the Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to carry out the statutory advertisement process for a zebra crossing on Berkeley Avenue;

(3)      That subject to no objections being received, the Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to seal any resultant Traffic Order;

(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 the appropriate Officer), in consultation with the appropriate Lead Councillor, be authorised to make minor changes to the proposals.

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