Issue - meetings

Minute 145 refers.

RESOLVED – that (A) exploration of a combined scheme for time limited pedestrianisation of South Street/Potter Street and creation of Shared Space focused around the South Street/ Station Approach, be endorsed;

(B)      Hertfordshire Highways be requested to prepare a programme which sets out the options for a time limited pedestrianisation scheme by carrying out a technical assessment of through traffic, servicing requirements for local traders, public transport facilities and access arrangements from the surrounding catchment area; and

(C)      Hertfordshire Highways be requested to prepare design details of Shared Space for the area around the junction of South Street and Station Road they as part of their current work programme of traffic improvements schemes for Bishop’s Stortford.

(see also Minute 230 above)

The Leader of the Council submitted a report seeking support for exploration of a combined scheme for time limited pedestrianisation of South Street/Potter Street in Bishop’s Stortford and creation of Shared Space focused around the South Street/ Station Approach as one of the mechanisms that would help direct improvement in the town in the short, medium and longer term.

In response to a question by Councillor E Buckmaster, the Chief Executive and Director of Customer and Community Services advised that the Urban Transport Study had been delayed and was not expected to be concluded before the Autumn 2012.

Various Members referred to the impact of Shared Space on people with visual and sensory impairment and the need to consult widely on any proposals.  The Leader agreed that it would be important for Hertfordshire Highways to take this on board.

The Executive Member for Finance reminded Members that these proposals did not commit any funds and that any scheme that did come forward would need to be considered on its merits.

The Executive supported the proposals as now detailed.

RECOMMENDED – that (A) exploration of a combined scheme for time limited pedestrianisation of South Street/Potter Street and creation of Shared Space focused around the South Street/ Station Approach, be endorsed;

(B)      Hertfordshire Highways be requested to prepare a programme which sets out the options for a time limited pedestrianisation scheme by carrying out a technical assessment of through traffic, servicing requirements for local traders, public transport facilities and access arrangements from the surrounding catchment area; and

(C)      Hertfordshire Highways be requested to prepare design details of Shared Space for the area around the junction of South Street and Station Road they as part of their current work programme of traffic improvements schemes for Bishop’s Stortford.