Archived decisions

Decision Maker:

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

Date of Decision:

11 September 2008

Decision Title:

Project Appraisal: High Street, Winchester - Maintenance and Improvements

Decision Reference:

223

Report From:

Director of Environment

Contact name:

Paul Turner

Tel:

01962 892875

Email:

[email protected]

1) Summary

The following decisions are proposed:

1.1. That the Project Appraisal to maintain the structure and improve the condition of Winchester High Street with re-paving work, to include sections of the adjoining side streets between Jewry Street and Market Street, at an estimated cost of £2,200,000, be approved.

1.2. That the progression of Traffic Orders, subject to statutory advertising, to prohibit all vehicles from the High Street between St Thomas Street and Market Street, and to restrict access between 10 am and 4 pm at the areas between Jewry Street and St Thomas Street and Market Street and Colebrook Street, be noted.

2) Reasons for the decision

2.1. The proposed improvement works for the High Street and side streets are to provide a high quality, attractive and safe surface with a robust and durable sub-structure to upgrade the failed and poor condition sections that exist at present. This will enhance the city centre area with a suitable space for visitors and residents to access the retail and business facilities for many years to come with a minimum of inconvenient reactive repair work.

2.2. The Executive Member for Environment supports this proposal.

3) Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Option 1: The option to do nothing in the High Street is rejected as its current condition has deteriorated to levels that warrant major remedial attention.

a) Risk Assessment: Options for re-paving were considered which vary the extent and quality of surfacing both with and without various natural materials in this Conservation Area of Winchester. The option presented will provide a high quality surface for the central pedestrian area in the High Street and also set the standard for other city street refurbishment work.

4) Conflicts of Interest:

4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker:

None

4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted:

None

5) Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee:

None

6) Any reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent :

None

7) Statement from the Decision Maker:

Approved by:

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Date:

11 September 2008

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

Councillor T K Thornber CBE