Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Bradshaw, Hardman, Harrison-Kelly, and Anne Thompson.

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Minutes of the meeting held on 4 September 2023

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 September 2023 be confirmed as a correct record.

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

Further to Minute No. 56 of 9 January 2023, the Committee considered the report of the Assistant Director of Place (Highways and Public Protection) which sought Members’ comments on the final draft revised Statement of Licensing Policy and approval to refer the report to Council for approval.

The Committee were informed of the results of the consultation.

RESOLVED: That

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 sought approval to implement a new signal-controlled pedestrian crossing on Northern Road in Crosby.

RESOLVED:

That the Assistant Director (Highways and Public Protection) be authorised to implement the introduction of a new traffic signal-controlled push button crossing facility on The Northern Road in Crosby to improve safety together with complementary traffic calming measures.

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 sought approval for changes to the highway layout and traffic control at Vermont Way and Delaware Road in Bootle town centre. The principal change being the replacement of the existing mini roundabout layout at the Vermont Way / Delaware Road junction with a new traffic signal junction.

In addition, modifications to enable a left turn access would be introduced from Marsh Lane into Delaware Road, with an aim to revoke the existing one-way restriction on Delaware Road and enable two-way access along the full length of Delaware Road. This would support the overall redistribution of the vehicular access in this area and provide greater flexibility as vehicular access was currently only possible via Washington Parade and Vermont Way.

The introduction of the new traffic signal junction on Vermont Way would enable the two-way operation of The Strand service road at Vermont Way, to replace the current one-way circular arrangement, whereby service vehicles accessed the road from Washington Parade, and egressed from Vermont Way. This was necessary to release a section of the Service Road i.e., that parallel to the canal, to be incorporated into the emerging development proposals for Phase 1 of the Bootle New Strand Reimagining Project, which would involve the closure of the vehicular access from Washington Parade.

The Committee received assurances about the flow of traffic, impact on local businesses and any impact on taxi drivers.

RESOLVED:

That the Assistant Director of Place (Highways and Public Protection) be authorised to implement the following modifications to the highway:

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 sought approval to implement a traffic calming scheme on Hawthorne Road from Balliol Road to the borough boundary with Liverpool, near the junction with Olivia Street, to reduce vehicle speeds making the road safer for all users.

The Committee discussed the materials and distances proposed for the traffic calming scheme.

RESOLVED:

That subject to the approval of the Cabinet Member – Locality Services, the Assistant Director of Place (Highways and Public Protection) be authorised to implement the introduction of a traffic calming scheme on Hawthorne Road between Balliol Road and Olivia Street in Bootle.

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 sought approval of changes to the highway to deliver improvements on the A59, Northway between Dodds Lane and the Borough boundary, including the junctions with Kenyon’s Lane and Robbins Island. The scheme would create a cycleway compliant with current standards and include modifications to the Kenyon’s Lane junction aimed at providing improved crossing facilities for pedestrians and a safer environment or cyclists.

RESOLVED:

That the Assistant Director of Place (Highways and Public Protection) be authorised to implement the following modifications to the Highway:

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 sought approval of changes to the highway to deliver improvements in the ‘Maritime Corridor’ which defined an area included on the A59, Northway between the A5036 (T) and A59 and A5038, Netherton Way. These improvements would be delivered on a phased approach, with Phase 1 to be completed by March 2025 to meet funding requirements. Phase 1 would include the introduction of a left turn lane on A15036(T) to Atlantic Park, new cycleway infrastructure on the A5036, Netherton Way and Bridle Road, to link with other routes and improvements to the junction of Netherton Way and Bridle Road.

RESOLVED:

That the Assistant Director of Place (Highways and Public Protection) be authorised to implement the following modifications to the Highway pending confirmation of funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority: