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Consideration was given to the proposal
outlined in the external consultant’s design report (attached
at Annex 1) which was to progress the tendering and construction of
a high-quality lighting scheme between Town Lock and Vale
Road/Cannon Lane in Tonbridge.
 
Due regard was given to the financial and
value for money considerations, the assessment of risk and the
legal implications detailed in the report.  Members noted a revised budget for the project due
to improved accuracy following stage 4 design.  It was also felt prudent to allow a contingency
sum for any issues arising from an ecological appraisal and any
further comments from external bodies including the Environment
Agency and Kent Wildlife Trust.
 
On the grounds of improving safety along the
footpath and that the project could be delivered in full via
developer contributions with no funding needed from the Borough
Council, Cllr Keers proposed, Cllr Mehmet seconded and Cabinet
 
RESOLVED: 
That
 

(1)           
the project for riverside lighting between Vale Road and the
northwest boundary of the former gasholder site be progressed
through the tender and construction stages;

(2)           
delegated authority be granted to the Director of Street Scene,
Leisure and Technical Services, in consultation with the Cabinet
Member for Communities and local Ward Members, to amend the design
to take into account any findings from the ecological appraisal and
any further comments from external bodies including the Environment
Agency and Kent Wildlife Trust;  and

(3)           
a project budget as set out in the report and funded in full via
developer contributions, be approved