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1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

(i) That the attached Project Appraisal to extend the provision of a walking and cycling link from the existing Hayling Billy Trail through the car park and to provide new covered cycle parking at Havant Railway Station, at an estimated cost of £274 ,000, be approved.

(ii) That South West Trains Limited be requested to commence a Station Change Procedure for the Phase 2 works within Havant Railway Station, as detailed on page 5 of the report.

(iii) That a Grant Agreement be entered into between Hampshire County Council and South West Trains Limited for the design and implementation of the Phase 2 works within Havant Railway Station.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aim 2 (Stewardship of the Environment) and Aim 4 (Building Strong and Safe Communities) of the Corporate Strategy, to provide a safe and direct access for cyclists and pedestrians from the Hayling Billy Trail to Havant Railway Station, which will encourage and help to promote non-car travel modes in this area.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 No alternative road improvements have been considered appropriate to this project.

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

9098Decn/PDS