Decision details

To approve delivery of this scheme, subject to relevant legal and planning consents.

Public Question

A member of the public asked a question, as set out below.

 

Mr Lucas-Smith raised the following points:

      i.          Supported the recommendations in the Officer’s report as these will benefit walkers and cyclists by differentiating lanes.

    ii.          Queried if the path camber would be flattened, and path width increased to 3.5m.

 iii.          Suggested a diversionary route be set up whilst work is undertaken.

  iv.          Asked if contractors would leave decorations along the path.

 

The Project Delivery & Environment Manager responded:

       i.          The camber would be flattened and path width increased to 3.5m.

     ii.          The contractor undertaking work will be asked to set up a diversion and retain decorations along the path.

 

Matter for Decision

This project appraisal proposes the re-laying of an existing cycleway across Jesus Green. The footpath would be widened from 2.6 metres to 3.5 metres, and use specialist construction techniques to reduce the potential damage to trees. Lighting columns would also be aligned to one side of the cycle path, and new lanterns installed by the County Council.

 

Decision of Executive Councillor for Planning and Climate

Change

 

Financial recommendation

       i.          Approved the commencement of this scheme, which is already included in the Council’s Capital & Revenue Project Plan. The total cost of the project is estimated at £ 165,570.

 

Procurement recommendations

     ii.          Approved the carrying out and completion of the procurement of the construction of the proposed cycle way improvements, ground de-compaction and lighting works in accordance with the detailed drawings in Appendix A of the Officer’s report. Officers have, using the Braintree Framework Agreement, identified a preferred contractor subject to the approval of the Officer’s report.

   iii.          Procurement subject to:

·       The permission of the Director of Resources being sought prior to proceeding if the quotation or tender sum exceeds the estimated contract.

·       The permission from the Executive Councillor being sought before proceeding if the value exceeds the estimated contract by more than 15%.

 

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

 

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

 

Scrutiny Considerations

Committee did not request this item for pre-scrutiny.

 

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.