Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the results of a consultation exercise for the proposed Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) – Bus Pinch Point, Pedestrian Refuge Island, Compstall Road, Romiley, proposals.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services gives approval to the implementation of the Bus Pinch Points Pedestrian Refuge Island, Compstall Road scheme and the legal advertising of the associated Traffic Regulation Orders as detailed in Appendix B of the report and, subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders to be funded from the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) and Transforming Cities Funding.

Officer Contact: Caroline Aylmer-Shanks at c.aylmer-shanks@stockport.gov.uk 

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance (Monitoring Officer) submitted a report of the Director of Place Management (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the results of the consultation exercise for the proposed Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) – Bus Pinch Point, Pedestrian Refuge Island, Compstall Road, Romiley, proposals.

It was reported that, following deferral of this item at the last meeting of this Committee, members had spoken to local residents to obtain their views regarding the proposed scheme.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services be recommended to give approval to the implementation of the Bus Pinch Points Pedestrian Refuge Island, Compstall Road scheme and the legal advertising of the associated Traffic Regulation Orders as detailed in Appendix B of the report and, subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders to be funded from the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) and Transforming Cities Funding.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

This report details the results of a consultation exercise for the proposed Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) – Bus Pinch Point, Pedestrian Refuge Island, Compstall Road, Romiley, proposals.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Economy, Regeneration & Housing gives approval to the implementation of the scheme legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders detailed within the Consultation and, subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date.

Officer Contact: Caroline Aylmer-Shanks at c.aylmer-shanks@stockport.gov.uk 

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the results of the consultation exercise for the proposed Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) – Bus Pinch Point, Pedestrian Refuge Island, Compstall Road, Romiley, proposals.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Members queried the funding for this project.

·         In response, it was confirmed that the funding was ring-fenced specifically for improved access to bus stops.

·         Members queried whether the comments and objections made in relation to the scheme were still valid in the light of the amendments to the plans.

·         In response it was stated that, relating to the 21 comments received, the amendments addressed the vast number of issues raised. For example access to driveways and a safety audit which had resulted in an increase to yellow lines. However, it was noted that the amendment did not address the concerns expressed by residents who did not want a bus stop close to their house.

·         It was noted that the difficulties experienced by residents crossing Compstall Road was a long running issue due to fast moving traffic.

·         It was commented that the bus stop was well-used by pupils at Marple Hall School and residents of Cherry Tree Estate;

·         Members commented that it would be helpful for further communication to be undertaken with local residents in terms of the safety benefits of the scheme.

·         Members also commented on the potential benefits of having a bus stop outside of one’s home.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred to a future meeting of the Area Committee pending further communications with the affected residents.