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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the Project Appraisal to implement Phase 2 of the Traffic and Environmental Improvement Scheme in Rumbridge Street, Totton, as detailed on page 6 of the report, at an estimated cost of £436,000, be approved.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aim 2 (Stewardship of the Environment), Aim 3 (Achieving Economic Prosperity) and Aim 4 (Building Strong and Safe Communities) of the Corporate Strategy by providing a scheme that will provide a safer environment for pedestrians by reducing vehicle speed and movement, and improve the economic prosperity of local shops.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Alternative design options have been considered. The current scheme is consistent with the adopted urban design framework and transport strategy for the area. The alternative options were considered not to meet the scheme objectives or the principles of the Regeneration of Older Urban Areas programme.

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 J K Glen

9111Decn/SF