Agenda item - Francis Street - Proposed revisions to street layout

Report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture

1)           That the Committee welcomes the work undertaken by officers and the developer to finalise the proposed package of final works within Francis Street that is associated with the Open Market redevelopment, and which will address concerns expressed by residents.

2)           That the Committee agree the proposed package of works summarised in paragraph 3.3 and illustrated in Appendix 2 of this report; and request that officers and the developer continue to work together to finalise the package and detailed designs, prepare and advertise the necessary Traffic Regulation Order to allow further comment, and then implement the works as soon as possible.

13.1      The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture that addressed traffic-related issues in Francis Street following concerns raised by residents and Members agreement to receive a report on the matter following a deputation received by the committee in March 2017. 

13.2      Councillor West expressed his thanks to officers for a very quick turnaround in producing measures to improve the situation in Francis Street. Councillor West stated that it was important that the committee understand how the new system was working and therefore should receive an update report in 12 months’ time.

13.3      The Chair replied that she was delighted with the report officers had produced and how quickly work had been undertaken with residents and stakeholders. The Chair added that she was sure the measures would be kept under review and that she did not see the need for a report back to committee unless a major issue arose.

13.4      RESOLVED-

1)           That the Committee welcomes the work undertaken by officers and the developer to finalise the proposed package of final works within Francis Street that is associated with the Open Market redevelopment, and which will address concerns expressed by residents.

2)           That the Committee agree the proposed package of works summarised in paragraph 3.3 and illustrated in Appendix 2 of this report; and request that officers and the developer continue to work together to finalise the package and detailed designs, prepare and advertise the necessary Traffic Regulation Order to allow further comment, and then implement the works as soon as possible.