Issue - meetings

To consider the responses to the public consultation regarding the proposals to implement a zebra crossing and associated traffic calming facilities outside Craneswater School on Albert Road.

RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member for Traffic and Transportation approves the implementation of the zebra crossing and associated traffic calming adjacent to Craneswater School within Albert Road.

The Cabinet Member for Traffic and Transportation approved the implementation of the zebra crossing and associated traffic calming adjacent to Craneswater School within Albert Road.

Michelle Love, Safer Travel Manager, presented her report and explained the background to the proposal for the zebra crossing to assist pupils crossing to and from Craneswater Junior School due to the newly sited reception area. The report set out the responses to the consultation.

Councillor Luke Stubbs spoke as a ward councillor who broadly welcomed the proposal which was needed for the expanded school but wanted to raise some questions regarding the connections of the cycle lanes and the need for cycle storage, and how there would be visibility of the crossing.  Michelle Love responded that the drawings were not at the final stage and that the cycle lane would stop at the crossing and continue after it.  Councillor Stagg asked that the final plans be made available to the relevant members including ward councillors.

Councillor Bosher supported the proposal which had been requested by the Craneswater School Council.  Councillor Heaney also supported the scheme. Councillor Stagg welcomed the safety measures and asked officers to look into points raised regarding a zebra crossing at Kimberley Road.

DECISION:

The Cabinet Member for Traffic and Transportation approved the implementation of the zebra crossing and associated traffic calming adjacent to Craneswater School within Albert Road.