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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the Executive Member for Policy and Resources approves the Project Appraisal to construct a Park-and-Ride car park and central amenities building on the Itchen Farm site (also known locally as the Tarmac site), at an estimated cost of £7.1 million; with the award of the main construction contract for this project being subject to satisfactory conclusion of consultations with Winchester City Council.

2. Reason

2.1 The South Winchester Park-and-Ride scheme is a key element of the strategy to reduce peak commuter traffic congestion associated with long-term parking in the city centre through the management of parking provision in the historic city centre.

2.2 The Executive Member for Environment recommends the proposal.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 A number of alternative methods, seven sites and two main bus route options, were investigated and appraised to determine the preferred option recommended in this report.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - None.

Approved by: ..................................... Date: ...................................

Councillor T K Thornber CBE

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

1588Decn/GT