Issue - meetings

This report informs the committee of a petition received requesting the provision of a new pedestrian crossing on Shoot-Up Hill, near to the junction with St Cuthbert's Road. It provides information on the results of site assessments and proposals to provide a new pedestrian crossing facility.

RESOLVED:

(i)         that the content of the petition and the results of the subsequent assessment undertaken by officers be noted;

(ii)        that instructs officers be instructed to undertake a full public consultation on the provision of a new zebra crossing in Shoot-Up Hill to the south of St Cuthbert’s Road, including liaison with the London Borough of Camden to gain the agreement of that council to the proposed new zebra crossing;

(iii)       that, subject to the outcome of the scheme consultation, the Head of Transportation be authorised to undertake statutory consultation, to consider any objections or representations and to implement the necessary Traffic Management Orders and associated work required to implement the changes, or to report back to the Highways Committee if any objections received are substantial;

(iv)       that the main petitioner be informed of the Highways Committee decision.

The committee had before it a report referring to a petition received asking for the installation of a pedestrian crossing in Shoot-Up-Hill.  The Head of Transportation referred to the petition containing over 200 signatures.  He stated that as a result of studies carried out it was recommended that a pedestrian crossing be installed.

RESOLVED:

(i)         that the content of the petition and the results of the subsequent assessment undertaken by officers be noted;

(ii)        that officers be instructed to undertake a full public consultation on the provision of a new zebra crossing in Shoot-Up-Hill to the south of St Cuthbert’s Road, including liaison with the London Borough of Camden, to gain the agreement of that council to the proposed new zebra crossing;

(iii)       that, subject to the outcome of the scheme consultation, the Head of Transportation be authorised to undertake statutory consultation, to consider any objections or representations and to implement the necessary Traffic Management Orders and associated work required to implement the changes, or to report back to the Highways Committee if any objections received are substantial;

(iv)       that the main petitioner be informed of the Highways Committee decision.