Details of decision: £499,999 of collected CIL funds to be allocated to SCC’s Active Travel Team as match funding to enable an application for £1.8m of grant funding from Active Travel England to be used to deliver improvements to the cycling, walking and wheeling route between Comeytrowe and the town centre.
Schemes include narrowing of side-road junction radii, new segregated cycle and pedestrian paths and crossing improvements. The location of these schemes directly impacts people travelling to and from Musgrove Park Hospital, Castle School and Parkfield School.
The below has been completed:
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Relevant ward councillor(s) consulted |
Cllr Richard Lees Cllr Simon Coles Cllr Caroline Ellis Cllr Martin Peters Cllr Tom Deakin Cllr Derek Perry Cllr Habib Farbahi Cllr John Hunt Cllr Simon Nicholls
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31 Jan 2023
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The following are if appropriate / applicable: Yes/No. If yes the implications should be attached to this decision notice.
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Finance implications
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No – CIL funds collected and available for allocation to identified project. Attached application signed off by S151 Officer.
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Legal implications
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No
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Links to corporate aims
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Working towards a low-carbon, clean, green and prosperous district that attracts high quality employment opportunities and encourages healthy lifestyles. |
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Climate and Sustainability implications
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Help to meet net zero targets. Improve air quality.
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Community Safety Implications |
Reduce traffic congestion. Improve health and wellbeing.
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Equalities Impact
Safeguarding Implications |
No |
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Risk management
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No |
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Partnership implications |
No |
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Any conflicts of interest declared by Leader or Executive Members consulted on the proposed decision. If Yes provide confirmation from Chief Executive to grant dispensation for the Leader’s / Executive Member’s views to be considered.