Archived decisions

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1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

(i) That the Project Appraisal for the implementation of a shared pedestrian and cycle track from the Holt Lane housing development to the village centre, Hook, to be externally funded at an estimated cost of £222,000, be approved, subject to the areas of land being dedicated by Hart District Council and Hook Parish Council.

(ii) That under the powers contained in Sections 65 and 66 of the Highways Act 1980 the existing and proposed footways which comprise this scheme be formally converted to shared use for pedestrians and cyclists.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aims 2 and 4 of the Corporate Strategy (Stewardship of the Environment and Building Strong and Safe Communities) by providing sustainable alternative forms of transport and by providing safer community facilities for everyone.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Alternative route options were investigated, but were rejected following consultation.

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 M J Kendal

749Decn/SJF