Issue - items at meetings - Old Town Transport Plan

Report of the Strategic Director, Place (copy attached).

1.            That Officers are authorised to advertise the relevant Traffic Regulation Orders.

2.            That Officers are requested to implement the Old Town Transport Plan as detailed in the report.

3.            That Officers are requested to investigate the feasibility of further improvements to traffic flow and loading arrangements in the Old Town.

23.1               The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Director, Place that recommended traffic management improvements in the Old Town area that sought to reduce the volume of traffic in the area whilst retaining access for those that required it.

23.2               Councillor Wealls enquired if £50,000 was a sufficient amount to fund the project.

23.3               Councillor Davey replied that this amount would cover the start of the process. Grant funding would have to be secured for any future improvements.

23.4               Councillor Cox asked what measures would be implemented to close Ship Street.

23.5               The Project Manager clarified that this was likely to be enforced by removable bollards.

23.6               Councillor Cox thanked officers for their work stating that he hoped if the project was a success, funding could be found to enhance and improve the measures.

23.7               RESOLVED- 

1.      That Officers are authorised to advertise the relevant Traffic Regulation Orders.

2.      That Officers are requested to implement the Old Town Transport Plan as detailed in the report.

3.      That Officers are requested to investigate the feasibility of further improvements to traffic flow and loading arrangements in the Old Town.

Councillor Theobald left the meeting during consideration of this item after declaring an interest.