Issue - meetings

Matter for Decision:

Approval of the project to improve the safety of the Perne Road/Radegund Road/Birdwood Road roundabout for cyclists and pedestrians.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Planning and Climate Change:

Financial recommendations:

        i.      Approved the commencement of this scheme, which was already included in the Council’s Capital & Revenue Project Plan.

      ii.      The total cost of phase 2 of the project was £103,000.00 funded from the Capital Joint Cycleway Programme (PR007).

    iii.      There were no ongoing revenue implications arising from the project, as maintenance will be the responsibility of Cambridgeshire County Council.

Procurement recommendations:

   iv.      This scheme would be procured direct from the County Councillor’s compliantly procured contractor.  If the project estimate exceeds the estimated contract value by more than 15%, the permission of the Executive Councillor and the Director of Resources will be sought before proceeding.

Reason for the Decision:

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations:

The committee received a report from the Environmental Projects Manager regarding the Perne Road / Radegund Road Cycle Safety Scheme.

Members raised concerns that the consultation process may have steered respondent in to one direction. Members welcomed two stage approach to this project.

The committee resolved unanimously to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

Not applicable.