Purpose

To approve the implementation
of a safer walking route in Camberwell Green and
Newington

Decision

 
 
1. 
That the non-strategic
traffic and highway improvements and complementary streetspace
measures detailed in the appendices to this report and summarised
in Table 1, implemented by way of powers under the Highways Act
1980 (“1980 Act”) and orders made under the Road
Traffic Regulation Act (“1984 Act”), subject to the
outcome of any necessary statutory consultation and procedures, be
approved.
 
2. 
That officers be
instructed to make the necessary Traffic Management Orders
(“TMOs”) in accordance with sections 6 and 124 (and the
other relevant powers identified in this report) of the 1984 Act
subject to statutory consultation carried out pursuant to the Local
Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales)
Regulations 1996 (“1996 Regulations”).
 
3. 
That the equalities
assessment set out in this report in accordance with the
council’s Public Sector Equality Duty (“PSED”) be
considered.
 
4. 
That it be noted that
in the event objections are received following statutory
consultation, a further report will be presented to the Cabinet
Member in order for him to determine whether to proceed with the
making of the TMOs.
 
5. 
That officers be
authorized to exercise discretion as to whether or not to hold a
public inquiry in the event objections are received related to any
of the proposed TMOs following statutory consultation pursuant to
Regulation 9(1) of the 1996 Regulations.
 
6. 
That officers be
authorized to carry out the necessary statutory notification in
accordance with sections 90A to 90F of the 1980 Act and the
Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999 (“1999
Regulations”).
 
7. 
That officers be
authorized to exercise discretion as to whether or not to hold a
public inquiry in the event objections are received in respect of
the proposed traffic calming measures (“road humps”) in
accordance with section 90C(4) of the 1980 Act.