Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

Following complaints from the public and at least one accident involving a wheelchair user, there was need to install a handrail at the railway footbridge. The estimate obtained from Totally Local Company (£4,432.50) is to improve safety for pedestrians, local residents, dog walkers and users with disability, who choose to enjoy the footpath. The installation of the handrail will therefore enhance safety at the railway bridge.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the use of its Delegated Budget to support the scheme.

Officer contact: Ernest Nama, 0161 474 4595, ernest.nama@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requested the Area Committee to consider a proposal to install a handrail at the railway bridge near Mirrlees Fields, Woodsmoor.

RESOLVED – That the proposal to introduce a handrail at the railway bridge near Mirrlees Fields, Woodsmoor to improve safety for pedestrians, local residents, dog walkers and users with disabilities be approved at a cost of

£4,432.50 to be funded from the Area Committee delegated budget (Stepping Hill Ward allocation).