Purpose

To improve the footway between
Tyers Gate and the junctions with
Crucifix Lane, St Thomas Street and Snowsfield

Decision

 
 
1. 
That the 126 responses
received via the informal public consultation on the proposed street improvements on Bermondsey Street be considered, which
include:
  - the
proposal to implement footway widening
  - the
proposal for continuous footways
  - and
demarcation of the contraflow cycle track
 
2. 
That the
recommendations made by highways officers based on the consultation
report in Appendix 1 be considered, and further details in Appendix
2.
 
3. 
That officers be instructed to proceed with the detailed
design stage and approve the implementation of the street
improvements by preparing an order revising the existing traffic
management order (TMO) pursuant to sections 6 and 124 of the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“1984 Act”) and the Local
Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales)
regulations 1996 (“1996 Regulations”) following the
outcome of the statutory consultation.
 
4. 
That it be
noted that officers will present a
further report to the Cabinet Member should the council
receive any objections (that are not subsequently withdrawn) during
statutory consultation.
 
5. 
That the Equality Impact and Needs Analysis
(“EINA”) prepared for the purposes of this report
(Appendix 4) be considered in accordance with the council’s
Public Sector Equality Duty (“PSED”).