Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides an update on the Active Travel Fund Tranche 4 (ATF4) Romiley project, following the release of funding for delivery at the end of June 2023.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Nick Whelan on 0161 474 4907 or email nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the Active Travel Fund Tranche 4 (ATF4) Romiley project, following the release of funding for delivery at the end of June 2023.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Members asked whether temporary traffic lights could be switched off during periods when work was not taking place. In response, Members were advised that temporary traffic lights were contingent on safety and discussions with the contractors for the scheme.

·         Members welcomed work commencing on this project and highlighted the challenges in securing funding from central government.

·         In relation to the timetabling of elements of the project, Members were advised that work on Hatherlow was being carried out before work outside the war memorial because the development of designs for Hatherlow had progressed more quickly. Furthermore, some aspects of the project were more complex and required collaboration with parties such as Transport for Greater Manchester.

·         In order to minimise the impact of roadworks on the local community during construction, consultation had taken place with the Street Works team and work had been prioritised to take place during the school summer holiday when there was less traffic.

·         Members commented that they would prefer excessive advertising of Traffic Regulation Orders to ensure that residents were well informed.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.