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1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

(i) That the proposed programme of pedestrian crossing facilities, as set out in section 2 of the attached report, at a total estimated cost of £350,000 be approved, with expenditure controlled to £200,000 in 2005/06.

(ii) That the proposed feasibility programme, set out in section 3 of the attached report, be approved.

1.2 The budget is provisionally allocated to projects pending consideration of alternatives to achieve 2.5% efficiency savings on all projects and programmes, work with the local community and more detailed design work.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aim 4 (Building Strong and Safe Communities) by improving facilities for vulnerable road users.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 None.

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

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