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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the attached Project Appraisal to implement traffic and environmental measures on Rookes Lane/Ridgeway Lane, Lymington, as detailed on page 5 of the report, at an estimated cost of £155,000, be approved.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aim 2 (Stewardship of the Environment) and Aim 4 (Building Strong and Safe Communities) by providing a scheme that will create a safer environment for pedestrians.

2.2 The scheme will enhance pedestrian facilities and improve general safety along Rookes Lane/Ridgeway Lane by reducing vehicle speeds along its entire length with traffic calming and providing a new section of footway on the northern side of Rookes Lane and eastern side of Ridgeway Lane.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 An alternative scheme was originally designed for Rookes Lane/Ridgeway Lane which involved the removal of several mature trees and the loss of some of the land within a recreation park. This option would also have resulted in a section of Rookes Lane becoming an access-only road to several properties fronting this road. This option was rejected as it was deemed environmentally unacceptable and its cost would have exceeded the funding available.

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

9102Decn/SF