Contact: Karen Walton, ext 5873 email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the attached Project Appraisal for implementation of the Safer Routes to School scheme for Woolton Hill Junior and St Thomas' Infant Schools in Woolton Hill, at an estimated cost of £115,000, be approved.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aim 2 and 4 (Stewardship of the Environment and Building Strong and Safe Communities) of the Corporate Strategy by improving safety for pedestrians especially those on the journey to school.

2.2 This scheme is referred to in the 2005/06 Environment Capital Programme Progress and Revisions report (agenda item 1) which details the funding for this scheme.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 A mini-roundabout was proposed as a possible speed reducing feature, however this was withdrawn following consideration of the response to a public consultation exercise.

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

345Decn/KW