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Decision:

1.      
The
removal of the current taxi rank on North Street outside Marks and
Spencer due to the future pedestrianisation of North
Street;

2.      
The
temporary closure of the current taxi rank on North Street outside
the Friary Centre during a period of redevelopment
works;

3.      
The
temporary adoption of the parking bays at lower High Street outside
Vision Express as a taxi rank during a period of redevelopment
works;

4.      
The
temporary adoption of the double yellow line at Bedford Road
outside St James House as a night time taxi rank; and

5.      
Should
external funding not be available, and in agreement with the
Assistant Director for Regeneration, funds estimated at
£28,720 can be transferred to assist with improving safety
and mitigating the impact during the temporary closure of the main
North Street Rank at the Friary.
Reason(s):
This proposal is part of the wider redevelopment works to
Guildford town centre requiring both temporary and permanent
changes to taxi ranks affected by development.
Other options considered and rejected by the
Committee:
None.
Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or
lead councillors and any dispensation granted:
None.