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 Hounsdown Secondary School, Hounsdown, at an estimated cost of £110,000, be approved.

2. Reason

2.1 The proposed scheme relates to the concerns raised in the Hounsdown School Travel Plan over the safety of children entering and exiting the Hounsdown school site.

2.2 This decision supports Aims 2 and 4 (Stewardship of the Environment and Building Strong and Safe Communities) of the Corporate Strategy by improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists who travel to the school site.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Not to proceed with this scheme.

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

347Decn/KW