Purpose

To approve the permanent
proposal for the pocket parks designs on Melbourne Grove, Elsie
Road, Derwent Grove, Tintagel Crescent
as part of Goose Green Streets for People.

Decision

 
1. 
That the 193 responses
(summarised at Appendix 2) received in relation to the public
consultation for Goose Green Streets for People design, as shown on
the drawing at Appendix 1 be considered. That officers’
response to the consultation be considered and that it be noted
that approximately 64% of representations received were in support
of the proposal, 15% were partially supportive and 21% not at
all.
 
2. 
That officers be instructed to
proceed to the detailed design stage for the Goose Green Streets
for People improvements proposal.
 
3. 
That the Equality Impact and Needs Analysis
(“EINA”) addressing concerns raised in the consultation
responses for this proposal (paragraphs 40 to 44) be
noted.
 
4. 
That officers be
authorized to proceed to implement the Goose Green Streets for
People area Improvements by way of powers under the Highways Act
1980 (“1980 Act”), powers under the Road Traffic
Regulation Act 1984 (“1984 Act”) and permanent Traffic
Management Orders (“TMOs”) made pursuant to sections 6
and 124 (and other powers) of the 1984 Act, subject to statutory
consultation carried out in accordance with the Local Authorities
Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996
(“1996 Regulations”).
 
5. 
That officers be authorised to
exercise discretion as to whether or not
to hold a public inquiry in the event objections are received
pursuant to regulation 9(1) of the 1996 Regulations. 
 
6. 
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
determine whether to proceed with the making of the
TMOs.
 
7. 
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”).