Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Environment

7 December 2004

Removal of Traffic Calming at Elvetham Road, Fleet

Report of the Director of Environment

Item 4

Contact: Paul Turner, ext 6978 email: [email protected] email: @hants.gov.uk

1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

      (i) That the traffic calming in Elvetham Road, Fleet be removed at a total cost of £30,000.

      (ii) That the traffic situation on Elvetham Road be reviewed after completion of the town centre improvements.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aim 4 (Building Strong and Safe Communities) of the Corporate Strategy by removing conflict at the traffic build-out features in Elvetham Road, Fleet.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Several alternatives have been considered. These consist of vehicle activated signs, no additional measures, rumble strips, speed cameras and speed cushions. The reasons for and against these suggestions are documented in the public leaflet of August 2004 (attached as Appendix 1).

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor K B Estlin

9035Decn/PST