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SERVICE AREA: |
Growth Directorate |
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SUBJECT MATTER: |
Wider Pedestrian Considerations around Vision Tameside. |
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DECISION: |
1. That the pedestrian connectivity proposals for Ashton town centre and its wider environs including enhanced public realm links from Clarendon Sixth Form College through to the wider Shared Service Centre and Town Hall area, linking through to the Market Square be approved. 2. Once the temporary hoardings to the new Shared Service Centre had been removed, a the short term continuation of outbound bus movement utilising Wellington Road only between Turner Lane and Penny Meadow be approved. 3. That of the Bus Routing Options outlined in Section 4 of the report, Option 2 (all buses to utilise Albion Way, Henrietta Street and Penny Meadow in both directions) be approved as the most appropriate way forward. 4. That the ongoing discussions and consultation with 3rd parties in bringing forward Option 2 (all buses to utilise Albion Way, Henrietta Street and Penny Meadow in both directions) as the most appropriate way forward, be noted. 5. That statutory powers are obtained to: a. Stop all vehicular traffic along Wellington Road between the Camp Street and Harley Street in both directions b. To relocate existing bus stop provision from Wellington Rd (outside Engine Room/ Ash Tree pub area) to Henrietta Street: (Adjacent Car Park and area of Pizza Hut) and Relocating Penny Meadow alighting only (from higher end of Penny Meadow to as close as possible to junction with Wellington Rd) 6. That there would be a potential three month implementation period for any revised bus routing agreements. |
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DECISION TAKER(S): |
Executive Cabinet |
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DATE OF DECISION: |
23 January 2019 |
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REASON FOR DECISION: |
To enhance pedestrian connectivity for Ashton town centre and accommodate bus travel to and from the east of the Borough. |
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ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS REJECTED (if any): |
Alternative options for bus movements were included within paragraph 3 of the submitted report. |
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CONSULTEES: |
Transport for Greater Manchester and Local Bus Operators had been consulted. |
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: (Authorised by Section 151 Officer) |
As detailed within the submitted report |
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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: (Authorised by Borough Solicitor) |
As detailed within the submitted report |
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST: |
There were no declarations of interest. |
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DISPENSATION GRANTED BY STANDARDS COMMITTEE ATTACHED: |
Not applicable. |
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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: |
The background papers relating to this report can be inspected by contacting Nigel Gilmore (Head of Strategic Infrastructure) on 0161 342 3920
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