Issue - meetings

Report by Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

21.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport. 

DECISIONS

21.2     RESOLVED to (1) Agree in principle to the implementation of the Uckfield High Street Improvement Scheme Stage 2;

(2) Agree that the Scheme progresses with a 30 minutes stay for the 23 parking spaces on the High Street;

(3) Support the provision of up to two parking bays for blue badge holders on the High Street;

(4) Authorise the use of a one-way traffic management scheme to be utilised during the construction period subject to further consideration in conjunction with the appointed contractor, and delegate power to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to authorise the final scheme; and

(5) Request that a clear Communications Plan be produced, to cover the preparation and construction phases to inform businesses and the public of when and where changes will happen, and to provide early notice of any potential delays. 

Reasons

21.3     The Stage 2 Improvement Scheme for Uckfield High Street should be progressed, based on the consultation responses and the analysis provided.  There will also be up to two allocated bays reserved for blue badge holders, to be sited after consultation with the Wealden Disability Group.

21.4     Further work will be carried out to explore the use of a one-way traffic management solution during the construction period with consideration given to determining whether a northbound or southbound direction is the optimum solution.