Issue - meetings

Report of the Assistant Director of Place (Highways and Public Protection)

The Committee considered the report of the Assistant Director of Place (Highways and Public Protection) which reported on the receipt of objections to the progression of a permanent Traffic Regulation Order in relation to the Southport Town Centre cycle route.

Under the terms of the Council's Constitution, the Licensing and Regulatory Committee had three options in dealing with objections, namely to:

·       Accept the recommendations in the report;

·       Accept the recommendations in the report with minor changes; or

·       Refer the matter back to the Cabinet Member – Housing and Highways, giving reasons and recommendations for the referral.

The Committee discussed the objections that had been taken into account as part of the report, the Council’s commitment to enhancing active travel, and expressed concern regarding the cycle lanes on Chapel Street, Southport.

It was moved by Councillor Morris, seconded by Councillor Dodd:

That the Traffic Regulation Orders be progressed as originally advertised, with the exception of Chapel Street, which would be referred back to the Cabinet Member - Housing and Highways for his further consideration due to Members concerns regarding the shared use of the pedestrianised area by both pedestrians and cyclists.

Following a show of hands, the Chair declared the motion was carried by 9 votes to 3 and it was:

RESOLVED: That